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Karnei Family History

Karnei 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: Karner, Karnes, Karney, Barnes, Carne, Garner, Arne, Warner, Kerner

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Where is the Karnei family from?

You can see how Karnei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karnei family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Karnei families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Karnei family living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Karnei's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Karnei families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karnei surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Karnei ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karnei. 82% of Karnei men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    82%
  • Carpenter
    19%

What Karnei family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Karnei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karnei 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 Karnei. 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 50 military records available for the last name Karnei. For the veterans among your Karnei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karnei lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Karnei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Karnei in 1967 was 65, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karnei

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karnei 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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