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Karssen Family History

Karssen 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: Karlsen, Karsten, Kassen, Kasten, Karpen, Kassel, Kasser, Kessen

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Where is the Karssen family from?

You can see how Karssen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karssen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Karssen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Karssen family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Karssen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Karssen families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Karssen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karssen 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Karssen. 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 20 military records available for the last name Karssen. For the veterans among your Karssen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karssen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Karssen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Karssen in 1965 was 63, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karssen 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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