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Karnay Family History

Karnay 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: Karney, Karas, Karman, Barna, Barnaby, Karnik, Arney, Kallay, Kardas

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Where is the Karnay family from?

You can see how Karnay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karnay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Karnay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Karnay families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Karnay's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Karnay families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karnay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Karnay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karnay 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Karnay. 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 45 military records available for the last name Karnay. For the veterans among your Karnay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karnay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Karnay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Karnay in 1963 was 85, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karnay 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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