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Karabec Family History

Karabec 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: Karabin, Karber, Kawalec, Karaba, Kravec, Karasek, Brabec, Larabee

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Where is the Karabec family from?

You can see how Karabec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karabec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Karabec families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Karabec's in USA. New York had the highest population of Karabec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karabec 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 79 census records available for the last name Karabec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karabec 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Karabec. 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 Karabec. For the veterans among your Karabec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karabec lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Karabec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Karabec in 1963 was 75, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karabec 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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