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Karnia Family History

Karnia 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, Kania, Karlin, Kanda, Barna, Kari, Maria, Kara, Karner

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Where is the Karnia family from?

You can see how Karnia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karnia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Karnia families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Karnia's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Karnia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karnia 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 69 census records available for the last name Karnia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karnia 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Karnia. 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 10 military records available for the last name Karnia. For the veterans among your Karnia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karnia lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Karnia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Karnia in 1978 was 22, and 74 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karnia 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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