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Karasek Family History

Karasek Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): from a diminutive of Karas.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Karasek family from?

You can see how Karasek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karasek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Karasek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Karasek families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Karasek's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Karasek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karasek 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 Karasek ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Karasek. 100% of Karasek women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Karasek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Karasek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karasek 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 837 immigration records available for the last name Karasek. 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 799 military records available for the last name Karasek. For the veterans among your Karasek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karasek lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Karasek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Karasek in 1957 was 63, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karasek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karasek 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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