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Karabenus Family History

Karabenus 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: Karabin, Nazarenus, Karstens, Harben, Karas, Barabas, Barberis

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Where is the Karabenus family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karabenus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Karabenus ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Toolmaker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Karabenus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karabenus 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Karabenus. 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 Karabenus. For the veterans among your Karabenus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karabenus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Karabenus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Karabenus in 1966 was 65, and 83 in 1997.

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