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Karri Family History

Karri Surname Meaning

Indian (Andhra Pradesh): name found in the Gavara community meaning ‘dark’ in Telugu.

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


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Where is the Karri family from?

You can see how Karri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karri family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Karri families living in Oregon. This was about 40% of all the recorded Karri's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Karri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karri 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 Karri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karri. 60% of Karri men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Karri women worked as a Maid.

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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
    60%
  • Farming
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Karri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karri 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Karri. 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 10 military records available for the last name Karri. For the veterans among your Karri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karri lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1984, in the United States, Karri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Karri in 1974 was 85, and 64 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karri 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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