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Karther Family History

Karther 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: Karter, Karcher, Arther, Arthur, Carter, Kastner, Karner, Mather

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Where is the Karther family from?

You can see how Karther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karther family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Karther families living in New Jersey. This was about 70% of all the recorded Karther's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Karther families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karther 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 124 census records available for the last name Karther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karther 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Karther. 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 15 military records available for the last name Karther. For the veterans among your Karther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karther lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Karther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Karther in 1969 was 69, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karther

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karther 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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