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Karram Family History

Karram 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: Karras, Karam, Karas, Arras, Karman, Barra, Kardas, Marra, Kara

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Where is the Karram family from?

You can see how Karram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karram family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Karram families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1840 there was 1 Karram family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Karram's in USA. New York had the highest population of Karram families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karram surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karram ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Karram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karram 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Karram. 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 17 military records available for the last name Karram. For the veterans among your Karram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karram lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Karram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Karram in 1971 was 76, and 60 in 2003.

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