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Karron Family History

Karron 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: Marron, Barron, Karren, Karon, Karson, Harron, Carron, Kardon, Farron

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Where is the Karron family from?

You can see how Karron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karron family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Karron families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Karron's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Karron families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karron surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karron. 34% of Karron men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Buyer Salesman
    23%
  • Waiter
    23%
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Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Karron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karron 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Karron. 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 42 military records available for the last name Karron. For the veterans among your Karron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karron lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Karron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Karron in 1965 was 89, and 95 in 2004.

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