This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Karns family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Karns Family History

Karns Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Kearns.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Karns family from?

You can see how Karns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karns family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Karns families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Karns families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Karns's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Karns families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karns surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Karns ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karns. 18% of Karns men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Karns women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karns were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

View Census Data for Karns | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Waitress
    7%
  • Stenographer
    7%

What Karns family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Karns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karns census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Karns

Passenger Lists

There are 937 immigration records available for the last name Karns. 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.

View all Karns immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Karns. For the veterans among your Karns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Karns military records

You've only scratched the surface of Karns family history

Discover More

What is the average Karns lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Karns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Karns in 1943 was 35, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karns

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karns 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Karns family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial