Origins of the Karr surname
About the Karrs
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Interesting facts about Karr
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Karr surname. The oldest one dates back to 1605.
What are the most common Karr first names?
John
James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Karrs
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Karrs in 1921
Domestic Servant
9
Housekeeper
5
Dressmaker
3
House Keeper
3
House Maid
3
Common male occupations for Karrs in 1921
Coal Miner
31
Farm Hands
20
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
13
Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations
10
General Labourer
7
