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Karvasek Family History

Karvasek 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: Karasek, Karasik, Karas, Kardas, Valasek, Kanarek, Karras, Karvonen

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Where is the Karvasek family from?

You can see how Karvasek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karvasek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Karvasek families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Karvasek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Karvasek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karvasek 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 69 census records available for the last name Karvasek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karvasek 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Karvasek. 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 27 military records available for the last name Karvasek. For the veterans among your Karvasek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karvasek lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Karvasek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Karvasek in 1974 was 87, and 86 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karvasek 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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