Origins of the Kara surname
About the Karas
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Interesting facts about Kara
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Karas most likely to marry?
Maskals
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What are the most common Kara first names?
John
Joseph
Anna
Mary
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Common jobs for Karas
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Karas in 1921
Anniutant
1
Music Hall Artist
1
Shop Keeper
1
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1
Commmon male occupations for Karas in 1921
Packing
2
Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations
2
Semiskilled Mechanics And Repairmen
2
Semiskilled Occupations In Fabrication Of Textile Products
2
Trader
2
