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Kaarma Family History

Kaarma Surname 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: Karman, Kamara, Kara, Varma, Klarman, Kaasa, Sharma, Waara, Parma

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaarma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Kaarma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaarma 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kaarma. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kaarma. For the veterans among your Kaarma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaarma lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Kaarma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kaarma in 1975 was 70, and 88 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaarma ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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