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Karani Family History

Karani 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, Kranz, Karas, Kazan, Karman, Karnik, Karabin, Kari, Kawai

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Where is the Karani family from?

You can see how Karani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karani family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Karani's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Karani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karani 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 Karani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bench Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karani. 100% of Karani women worked as a Bench Work.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bench Work
    100%

What Karani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Karani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karani 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Karani. 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 7 military records available for the last name Karani. For the veterans among your Karani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karani lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1998, in the United States, Karani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Karani in 1982 was 39, and 68 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karani

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karani 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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