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Karinen Family History

Karinen 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: Marien, Makinen, Karner, Karpen, Saarinen, Keranen, Mariner, Karvonen

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Where is the Karinen family from?

You can see how Karinen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karinen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Karinen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Karinen families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Karinen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Karinen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karinen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karinen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karinen. 31% of Karinen men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Manager
    16%
  • Rancher
    16%
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What Karinen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 721 census records available for the last name Karinen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karinen 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Karinen. 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 89 military records available for the last name Karinen. For the veterans among your Karinen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karinen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Karinen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Karinen in 1964 was 73, and 87 in 2004.

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