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Karnesy Family History

Karnesy 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: Karnes, Karney, Barnes, Arney, Darney, Karner, Harness, Warnes

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Where is the Karnesy family from?

You can see how Karnesy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karnesy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karnesy family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Karnesy's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Karnesy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karnesy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Karnesy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karnesy 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Karnesy. 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 7 military records available for the last name Karnesy. For the veterans among your Karnesy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karnesy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1972, in the United States, Karnesy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Karnesy in 1965 was 79, and 82 in 1972.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karnesy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karnesy 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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