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Karachun Family History

Karachun Name 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: Karabin, Strachan, Kirchen, Karan, Kachur, Karch, Krach, Korach

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Where is the Karachun family from?

You can see how Karachun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karachun family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Karachun families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Karachun's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Karachun families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karachun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karachun ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Karachun ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Karachun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karachun 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Karachun. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Karachun. For the veterans among your Karachun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karachun lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Karachun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Karachun in 1966 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

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