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Carim Family History

Carim 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: Karim, Caram, Caris, Crim, Carie, Marie, Cai, Carro, Marin, Carey

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Where is the Carim family from?

You can see how Carim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carim family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Carim families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1880 there were 2 Carim families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Carim's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Carim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carim ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carim 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Carim. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Carim. For the veterans among your Carim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carim lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1994, in the United States, Carim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Carim in 1992 was 86, and 87 in 1994.

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