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Karmin Family History

Karmin Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Karlin, Karman, Kamin, Carmin, Jarmin, Martin, Kalman, Marin, Carlin

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Where is the Karmin family from?

You can see how Karmin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karmin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Karmin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Karmin family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Karmin's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Karmin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karmin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Karmin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karmin. 45% of Karmin men worked as a Shipping Clerk and 50% of Karmin women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karmin were Proprietor and Secretary.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Shipping Clerk
    45%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Karmin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 577 census records available for the last name Karmin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karmin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 339 immigration records available for the last name Karmin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 133 military records available for the last name Karmin. For the veterans among your Karmin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karmin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Karmin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Karmin in 1966 was 70, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karmin ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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