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Karstaedt Family History

Karstaedt 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: Karlstad, Harstad, Barstad, Carlstedt, Magstadt, Karsten, Karstens

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Where is the Karstaedt family from?

You can see how Karstaedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karstaedt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Karstaedt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Karstaedt families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Karstaedt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Karstaedt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karstaedt 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 Karstaedt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karstaedt. 40% of Karstaedt 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 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Farm Help
    20%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Mason
    20%

What Karstaedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Karstaedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karstaedt 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Karstaedt. 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 453 military records available for the last name Karstaedt. For the veterans among your Karstaedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karstaedt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Karstaedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Karstaedt in 1966 was 63, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karstaedt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karstaedt 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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