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Karim Family History

Karim Surname Meaning

Arabic: from a personal name based on karīm ‘kind generous’. Al-Karīm ‘the Most Generous’ is an attribute of God/Allah giving rise to the compound name ʿAbd al-Karīm ʿAbdul-Karīm (see Abdelkarim and Abdulkarim).

This surname is found among both Muslims and Christians including Assyrians/Chaldeans.

See also Akram compare Kareem and Karem.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Karim family from?

You can see how Karim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Karim families living in New Jersey. This was about 20% of all the recorded Karim's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Karim families in 1920.
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What did your Karim ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Candy Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Karim. 100% of Karim men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Karim women worked as a Candy Maker.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Candy Maker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 633 census records available for the last name Karim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karim 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Karim. 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 918 military records available for the last name Karim. For the veterans among your Karim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karim lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Karim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Karim in 1946 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karim 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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