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Karnisky Family History

Karnisky 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, Sarisky, Barnosky, Karsky, Barsky, Lansky, Zaretsky, Karlik

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Where is the Karnisky family from?

You can see how Karnisky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karnisky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Karnisky families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Karnisky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Karnisky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karnisky 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 146 census records available for the last name Karnisky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karnisky 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Karnisky. 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 14 military records available for the last name Karnisky. For the veterans among your Karnisky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karnisky lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Karnisky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Karnisky in 1960 was 56, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karnisky 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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