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Karras Family History

Karras Surname Meaning

Greek: variant of Karas. Compare Carras and Karra.

Germanized form of Sorbian Karas 1 ‘crucian carp’.

German: variant of Karas 5.

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


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Where is the Karras family from?

You can see how Karras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karras family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Karras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Karras families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 64% of all the recorded Karras's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Karras families in 1911.
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What did your Karras ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Karras. 100% of Karras 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Karras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karras 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 Karras. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Karras. For the veterans among your Karras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karras lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Karras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Karras in 1950 was 62, and 82 in 2004.

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