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Karam Family History

Karam Name Meaning

Arabic: from a personal name based on karam ‘generosity bounty’ also used in combination with other words e.g. Karamullāh ‘bounty of God’. This surname is found among both Muslims and Christians including Assyrians/Chaldeans. Compare Caram and Karem .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Karim, Kara, Karas, Sarah, Karan, Maras, Mara, Tara, Kari, Kalra

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Where is the Karam family from?

You can see how Karam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karam family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Karam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Karam families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Karam's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Karam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karam. 15% of Karam men worked as a Proprietor and 16% of Karam women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karam were Laborer and Saleswoman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    16%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Saleswoman
    9%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Karam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karam 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Karam. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Karam. For the veterans among your Karam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karam lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Karam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Karam in 1950 was 43, and 73 in 2004.

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