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Karamus Family History

Karamus 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: Karas, Kalmus, Ramus, Karam, Kraus, Karalis, Deramus, Karau, Karman

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Where is the Karamus family from?

You can see how Karamus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karamus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karamus family living in Arizona. This was about 50% of all the recorded Karamus's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Karamus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karamus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karamus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karamus. 100% of Karamus men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Karamus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karamus 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Karamus. 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 6 military records available for the last name Karamus. For the veterans among your Karamus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karamus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Karamus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Karamus in 1966 was 61, and 84 in 1997.

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