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Karrin Family History

Karrin 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: Karlin, Marrin, Karren, Farrin, Darrin, Martin, Marin, Carlin, Harris

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Where is the Karrin family from?

You can see how Karrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karrin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karrin families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Karrin family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Karrin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Karrin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karrin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karrin. 100% of Karrin women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Karrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karrin 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Karrin. 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 Karrin. For the veterans among your Karrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karrin lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Karrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Karrin in 1988 was 71, and 83 in 1999.

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