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Karanikos Family History

Karanikos 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: Karnik, Kritikos, Karasik, Sarantos, Karalis, Karas, Franko, Kakos

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Where is the Karanikos family from?

You can see how Karanikos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karanikos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karanikos family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Karanikos's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Karanikos families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Karanikos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karanikos 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Karanikos. 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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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Karanikos. For the veterans among your Karanikos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karanikos lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1989, in the United States, Karanikos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Karanikos in 1950 was 51, and 76 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karanikos 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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