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Karwin Family History

Karwin 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: Karlin, Darwin, Kerwin, Harwin, Kirwin, Martin, Marin, Carlin, Karman

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Where is the Karwin family from?

You can see how Karwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karwin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karwin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Karwin families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Karwin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Karwin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karwin 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 226 census records available for the last name Karwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karwin 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Karwin. 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 93 military records available for the last name Karwin. For the veterans among your Karwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karwin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Karwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Karwin in 1972 was 66, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karwin 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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