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Karikas Family History

Karikas 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, Farkas, Kardas, Carias, Karras, Farias, Manikas, Arias

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Where is the Karikas family from?

You can see how Karikas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karikas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Karikas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Karikas families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Karikas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Karikas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karikas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karikas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karikas. 100% of Karikas 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 166 census records available for the last name Karikas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karikas 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Karikas. 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 58 military records available for the last name Karikas. For the veterans among your Karikas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karikas lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Karikas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Karikas in 1955 was 57, and 77 in 2003.

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