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Karetnick Family History

Karetnick 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: Bartnick, Karnik, Kornick, Karrick, Barnick, Garnick, Brennick

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Where is the Karetnick family from?

You can see how Karetnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karetnick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karetnick family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Karetnick's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Karetnick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karetnick 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 Karetnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karetnick 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Karetnick. 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 11 military records available for the last name Karetnick. For the veterans among your Karetnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karetnick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Karetnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Karetnick in 1964 was 75, and 93 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karetnick 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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