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Karbstein Family History

Karbstein 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: Hartstein, Kerstein, Kirstein, Kalkstein, Arnstein, Karsten

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Where is the Karbstein family from?

You can see how Karbstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karbstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karbstein family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Karbstein's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Karbstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karbstein 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 21 census records available for the last name Karbstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karbstein 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Karbstein. 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 55 military records available for the last name Karbstein. For the veterans among your Karbstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karbstein lifespan?

Average Karbstein life expectancy in 1991 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karbstein 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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