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Karkazis Family History

Karkazis 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: Karmazin, Karalis, Karas, Karabin, Farkas, Kardas, Paradis, Sarazin

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Where is the Karkazis family from?

You can see how Karkazis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karkazis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karkazis family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Karkazis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Karkazis families in 1920.
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What did your Karkazis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Karkazis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karkazis 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Karkazis. 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 12 military records available for the last name Karkazis. For the veterans among your Karkazis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karkazis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Karkazis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Karkazis in 1966 was 75, and 52 in 2004.

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