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Karunis Family History

Karunis 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: Karnik, Kruis, Kanis, Kunis, Karnes, Karalis, Karis, Karns, Barnes

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Where is the Karunis family from?

You can see how Karunis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karunis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karunis family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Karunis's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Karunis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karunis 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 20 census records available for the last name Karunis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karunis 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Karunis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Karunis. For the veterans among your Karunis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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