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Origins of the Caris surname

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About the Carises

We have a total number of 583 records for people with the last name Caris.

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Where do most Carises live?

In 1921, most Carises lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Carises

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 458 records for the Caris surname. The oldest one dates back to 1541.

Who were Carises most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Carises.

What are the most common Caris first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Caris family members

Common jobs for Carises

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Carises in 1921
Dress Maker

3

House Keeper

3

Annuitant

2

Cotton Spinner

2

Dressmaker

2

Common Male occupations for Carises in 1921
Coal Miner

5

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

4

Cloth Dresser

3

Turner

3

Architect

2

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