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Karom Family History

Karom 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: Karo, Karol, Karim, Karam, Krom, Karow, Karm, Karon, Karem, Baron

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Where is the Karom family from?

You can see how Karom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karom family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Karom family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Karom's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Karom families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karom ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Karom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karom 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Karom. 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 10 military records available for the last name Karom. For the veterans among your Karom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karom lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1989, in the United States, Karom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Karom in 1967 was 75, and 62 in 1989.

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