Origins of the Karr surname

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    In 1921, most Karrs lived in west-midlands

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    1,900 Karr Travel & migration records
    930 Karrs found in all Census records

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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.

    Commmon female occupations for Karrs in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    9

    Housekeeper

    5

    Dressmaker

    3

    House Keeper

    3

    House Maid

    3

    Commmon 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

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