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Karni Family History

Karni 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: Karnik, Kari, Varni, Karn, Sarni, Karns, Kang, Karlin, Kan, Karp

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Where is the Karni family from?

You can see how Karni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karni family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Karni families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Karni families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Karni's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Karni families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karni surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Karni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Karni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karni 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Karni. 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 9 military records available for the last name Karni. For the veterans among your Karni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karni lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Karni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Karni in 1973 was 78, and 61 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karni 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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