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Karrison Family History

Karrison 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: Marrison, Larrison, Harrison, Garrison, Arrison, Harmison, Karlson

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Where is the Karrison family from?

You can see how Karrison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karrison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Karrison families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Karrison families living in Yorkshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Karrison's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Karrison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karrison 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 Karrison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Karrison. 100% of Karrison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 678 census records available for the last name Karrison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karrison 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Karrison. 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 30 military records available for the last name Karrison. For the veterans among your Karrison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karrison lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Karrison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Karrison in 1966 was 76, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karrison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karrison 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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