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Karsman Family History

Karsman 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: Karman, Kassman, Marsman, Kartman, Karpman, Kasman, Kalman, Hardman

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Where is the Karsman family from?

You can see how Karsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karsman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Karsman families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Karsman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Karsman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karsman 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 93 census records available for the last name Karsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karsman 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Karsman. 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 13 military records available for the last name Karsman. For the veterans among your Karsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karsman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Karsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Karsman in 1972 was 83, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karsman 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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