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Karatsu Family History

Karatsu 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: Karas, Komatsu, Karash, Karau, Kamrath, Maras, Arata, Kamath, Karabin

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karatsu 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 Karatsu ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Karatsu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karatsu 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Karatsu. 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 38 military records available for the last name Karatsu. For the veterans among your Karatsu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karatsu lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Karatsu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Karatsu in 1968 was 77, and 81 in 2002.

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