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Caris Name Meaning

English: variant spelling of Carras. Dutch: from a reduced form of the Greek personal name Makarios (see Macario). Americanized spelling of German Karas, Gareis, or Gehres.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Karis, Paris, Maris, Baris, Cords, Carris, Chris, Garis, Laris, Mars

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Caris Family Origin

Where is the Caris family from?

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You can see how Caris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caris families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Caris families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Caris's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Caris families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caris surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Caris Family Occupations

What did your Caris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Caris. 13% of Caris men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Caris women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caris were Salesman and Housework

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Farmer
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Manager
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Housewife
    9%
  • Servant
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Housework
    6%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Caris Historical Records

What Caris family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Caris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caris census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Caris. 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 Card

There are 727 military records available for the last name Caris. For the veterans among your Caris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Caris Life Expectancy

What is the average Caris lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Caris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Caris in 1942 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caris 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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