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Karnes Family History

Karnes Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Kearns.

Perhaps also an Americanized form of Polish Karniesz

a noun derivative of the adjective karny ‘obedient’.

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


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Where is the Karnes family from?

You can see how Karnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Karnes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Karnes families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Karnes's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Karnes families in 1891.
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What did your Karnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karnes. 19% of Karnes men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Karnes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karnes were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Karnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karnes 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 969 immigration records available for the last name Karnes. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Karnes. For the veterans among your Karnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karnes lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Karnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Karnes in 1943 was 29, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karnes 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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