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Karpiak Family History

Karpiak Surname Meaning

Polish: patronymic from Karp

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


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Where is the Karpiak family from?

You can see how Karpiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karpiak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Karpiak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Karpiak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 52% of all the recorded Karpiak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Karpiak families in 1920.
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What did your Karpiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karpiak. 30% of Karpiak men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Karpiak women worked as a Cigar Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karpiak were New Worker and Waitress.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Laborer (load)
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    22%
  • Packer
    22%
  • Charwoman
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%

What Karpiak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 927 census records available for the last name Karpiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karpiak 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Karpiak. 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 300 military records available for the last name Karpiak. For the veterans among your Karpiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karpiak lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Karpiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Karpiak in 1956 was 37, and 85 in 2004.

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