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Karsten Family History

Karsten Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: variant of Carsten itself a variant of Christian.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Karsten family from?

You can see how Karsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karsten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Karsten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Karsten families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Karsten's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Karsten families in 1891.
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What did your Karsten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Karsten. 100% of Karsten 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%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Karsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karsten 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Karsten. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Karsten. For the veterans among your Karsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karsten lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Karsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Karsten in 1954 was 45, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karsten 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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