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Karun Family History

Karun 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: Karan, Kaun, Kasun, Karon, Karn, Karen, Baron, Karlin, Kan, Karp

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Where is the Karun family from?

You can see how Karun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karun family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Karun families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Karun's in USA. New York had the highest population of Karun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Karun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karun 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Karun. 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 18 military records available for the last name Karun. For the veterans among your Karun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karun lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Karun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Karun in 1956 was 52, and 79 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karun 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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