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Karres Family History

Karres 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: Karre, Karras, Kares, Karrer, Karnes, Karren, Karges, Kartes, Karrels

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Where is the Karres family from?

You can see how Karres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karres family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Karres families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Karres families living in Herefordshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Karres's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Karres families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karres 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 Karres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karres. 30% of Karres men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Proprietor
    24%
  • Chef
    12%
  • Operator
    12%

What Karres family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 883 census records available for the last name Karres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karres 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Karres. 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 120 military records available for the last name Karres. For the veterans among your Karres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karres lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Karres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Karres in 1963 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karres

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karres 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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