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Karnatz Family History

Karnatz Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place in eastern Germany named Karnatz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Karnatz family from?

You can see how Karnatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karnatz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karnatz families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Karnatz families living in Illinois. This was about 55% of all the recorded Karnatz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Karnatz families in 1880.
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What did your Karnatz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karnatz. 43% of Karnatz men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Karnatz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karnatz were Clerk and Waitress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Waitress
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Karnatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karnatz 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Karnatz. 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 531 military records available for the last name Karnatz. For the veterans among your Karnatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karnatz lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Karnatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Karnatz in 1955 was 56, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karnatz 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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