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Karow Family History

Karow Surname Meaning

East German: habitational name from any of several places in eastern Germany named Karow or Carow of Sorbian or other Slavic origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Karow family from?

You can see how Karow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Karow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Karow families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Karow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Karow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karow 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 Karow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karow. 24% of Karow men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Karow women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karow were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Seamstress
    9%

What Karow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Karow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karow 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 845 immigration records available for the last name Karow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Karow. For the veterans among your Karow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karow lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Karow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Karow in 1954 was 54, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karow 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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