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Karfes Family History

Karfes 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: Kares, Karnes, Karges, Kartes, Barnes, Karas, Mares, Kardas, Karner

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Where is the Karfes family from?

You can see how Karfes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karfes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karfes family living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Karfes's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Karfes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karfes 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 21 census records available for the last name Karfes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karfes 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Karfes. 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 4 military records available for the last name Karfes. For the veterans among your Karfes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karfes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Karfes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Karfes in 1969 was 79, and 88 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karfes 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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