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Karbowiak Family History

Karbowiak Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Karbowski, Jaskowiak, Satkowiak, Walkowiak, Mackowiak, Jankowiak

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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Karbowiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karbowiak census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 93 immigration records available for the last name Karbowiak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 64 military records available for the last name Karbowiak. For the veterans among your Karbowiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karbowiak lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Karbowiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Karbowiak in 1976 was 87, and 81 in 2004.

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