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Karra Family History

Karra Surname Meaning

Indian (Jharkhand): habitational name from a place called Karra near Ranchi.

Greek: feminine form (and possibly also an American shortened form) of Karras.

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


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Where is the Karra family from?

You can see how Karra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karra family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Karra families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Karra families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Karra's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Karra families in 1871.
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What did your Karra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karra. 100% of Karra men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Karra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karra 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Karra. 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 28 military records available for the last name Karra. For the veterans among your Karra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karra lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Karra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Karra in 1970 was 77, and 70 in 2004.

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