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Karf Family History

Karf 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: Karp, Karl, Kari, Kara, Karpf, Karo, Kark, Karg, Kar, Korf

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Where is the Karf family from?

You can see how Karf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Karf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Karf families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Karf's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Karf families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karf 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 Karf ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Karf. 100% of Karf 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 Karf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 479 census records available for the last name Karf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karf 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Karf. 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 97 military records available for the last name Karf. For the veterans among your Karf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karf lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1987, in the United States, Karf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Karf in 1966 was 74, and 84 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karf 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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