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Karuza Family History

Karuza 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: Kaluza, Kasza, Kara, Ariza, Krupa, Karaba, Karcz, Kruzan, Garza

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Where is the Karuza family from?

You can see how Karuza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karuza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Karuza families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Karuza's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Karuza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karuza 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 Karuza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman and Chamber Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karuza. 38% of Karuza men worked as a Fisherman and 100% of Karuza women worked as a Chamber 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

  • Fisherman
    38%
  • Purse Scine Fisherman
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Labore
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Chamber Maid
    100%

What Karuza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Karuza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karuza 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Karuza. 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 80 military records available for the last name Karuza. For the veterans among your Karuza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karuza lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Karuza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Karuza in 1969 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karuza 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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