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Karczynski Family History

Karczynski 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: Kaczynski, Garczynski, Kawczynski, Korczynski, Skarzynski, Kopczynski

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Where is the Karczynski family from?

You can see how Karczynski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karczynski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karczynski family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Karczynski's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Karczynski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karczynski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Karczynski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Karczynski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karczynski 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Karczynski. 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 96 military records available for the last name Karczynski. For the veterans among your Karczynski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karczynski lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2001, in the United States, Karczynski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Karczynski in 1954 was 61, and 88 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karczynski 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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