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Karwisch Family History

Karwisch 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: Harnisch, Darwish, Krisch, Karsch, Kalisch, Garbisch, Kirsch, Parrish

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Where is the Karwisch family from?

You can see how Karwisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karwisch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karwisch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Karwisch families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Karwisch's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Karwisch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karwisch 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 Karwisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karwisch. 100% of Karwisch men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Karwisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Karwisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karwisch 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Karwisch. 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 14 military records available for the last name Karwisch. For the veterans among your Karwisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karwisch lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Karwisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Karwisch in 1978 was 68, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karwisch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karwisch 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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