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Karafky Family History

Karafky 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: Karaffa, Kratky, Karsky, Krafka, Barak, Karas, Kaake, Kraska, Barsky

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Where is the Karafky family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karafky 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 Karafky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Storekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Karafky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karafky 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Karafky. 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 3 military records available for the last name Karafky. For the veterans among your Karafky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karafky lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Karafky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Karafky in 1974 was 90, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karafky 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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