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Karpyshyn Family History

Karpyshyn 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, Karlson, Kardash, Karsh, Karash, Karlsen, Karson, Karlsson

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Where is the Karpyshyn family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karpyshyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Karpyshyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Karpyshyn. 100% of Karpyshyn men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Karpyshyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karpyshyn 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Karpyshyn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Karpyshyn. For the veterans among your Karpyshyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karpyshyn lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2002, in the United States, Karpyshyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Karpyshyn in 2000 was 93, and 83 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karpyshyn 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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