Kari Family History

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Kari Name Meaning

Finnish: topographic and ornamental name from kari ‘small island’, ‘stony rapids’, ‘sandbar’, or ‘rocky place in a field’. This name is found throughout Finland. German: from a Carinthian pet form of the personal name Zacharias. Hungarian: from a pet form of the personal name Károly, Hungarian form of Charles. Indian (Maharashtra): Hindu (Maratha) name of unknown meaning.

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


Similar surnames: Kara, Mari, Sari, Hari, Kai, Karp, Karl, Bari, Baro, Vari

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Kari Family Origin

Where is the Kari family from?

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You can see how Kari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kari family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kari families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Kari families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Kari's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kari families in 1911.
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Kari Family Occupations

What did your Kari ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Saw Shanty were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Kari. 28% of Kari men worked as a Farmer

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Miner
    28%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Forman
    10%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Saw Shanty
    100%

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

Kari Historical Records

What Kari family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kari 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 Kari. 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 766 military records available for the last name Kari. For the veterans among your Kari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Kari Life Expectancy

What is the average Kari lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kari in 1954 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kari

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kari 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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