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Karschnik Family History

Karschnik 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: Karschner, Karnik, Marschner, Kieschnick, Karsch, Kurschner, Machnik

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Where is the Karschnik family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karschnik 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 Karschnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karschnik. 72% of Karschnik men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Karschnik women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • New Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Karschnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karschnik 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Karschnik. 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 21 military records available for the last name Karschnik. For the veterans among your Karschnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karschnik lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Karschnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Karschnik in 1962 was 67, and 56 in 2003.

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