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Karchefski Family History

Karchefski 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: Karczewski, Kurczewski, Marchesi, Marchese, Kasperski, Karpinski

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Where is the Karchefski family from?

You can see how Karchefski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karchefski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Karchefski families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Karchefski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Karchefski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karchefski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Karchefski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karchefski 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Karchefski. 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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Draft Cards

There are 87 military records available for the last name Karchefski. For the veterans among your Karchefski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karchefski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Karchefski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Karchefski in 1968 was 76, and 85 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karchefski ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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