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Karpew Family History

Karpew 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: Karpen, Karpel, Karpe, Karper, Karp, Kampen, Harper, Kappel, Karner

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karpew 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 26 census records available for the last name Karpew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karpew 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Karpew. 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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There are 11 military records available for the last name Karpew. For the veterans among your Karpew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karpew lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2002, in the United States, Karpew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Karpew in 1988 was 73, and 80 in 2002.

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