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Karchan Family History

Karchan 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: Marchan, Karman, Marchal, Kochan, Marchand, Kirchen, Karan, Karch

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Where is the Karchan family from?

You can see how Karchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karchan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karchan family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Karchan's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Karchan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karchan 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 32 census records available for the last name Karchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karchan 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Karchan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Karchan. For the veterans among your Karchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karchan lifespan?

Average Karchan life expectancy in 1966 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karchan 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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