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Karkowsky Family History

Karkowsky 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: Markowski, Karbowski, Karnowski, Tarkowski, Kurkowski, Kalkowski

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Where is the Karkowsky family from?

You can see how Karkowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karkowsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karkowsky families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Karkowsky family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Karkowsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Karkowsky families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Karkowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karkowsky 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Karkowsky. 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 61 military records available for the last name Karkowsky. For the veterans among your Karkowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karkowsky lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1997, in the United States, Karkowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Karkowsky in 1958 was 54, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karkowsky 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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