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Karidis Family History

Karidis 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: Kairis, Kardas, Paradis, Kardos, Dardis, Caridi, Karalis, Karis

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Where is the Karidis family from?

You can see how Karidis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karidis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karidis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Karidis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Karidis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karidis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karidis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Karidis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karidis 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Karidis. 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 72 military records available for the last name Karidis. For the veterans among your Karidis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karidis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Karidis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Karidis in 1963 was 42, and 76 in 2000.

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