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Karsen Family History

Karsen 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, Karren, Karten, Larsen, Karlsen, Karson, Karlen, Karen

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Where is the Karsen family from?

You can see how Karsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Karsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Karsen families living in Yorkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Karsen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Karsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karsen 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 Karsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Karsen. 100% of Karsen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Karsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Karsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karsen 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 693 immigration records available for the last name Karsen. 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 183 military records available for the last name Karsen. For the veterans among your Karsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karsen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Karsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Karsen in 1965 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karsen 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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