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Karchnyak Family History

Karchnyak 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: Karchner, Kaschak, Marciniak, Marchak, Marchal, Karnik, Machak

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Karchnyak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karchnyak 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Karchnyak. 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 28 military records available for the last name Karchnyak. For the veterans among your Karchnyak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karchnyak lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1994, in the United States, Karchnyak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Karchnyak in 1983 was 67, and 83 in 1994.

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