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Karfner Family History

Karfner 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: Karner, Garner, Kastner, Warner, Kroner, Kerner, Lardner, Kasner

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Where is the Karfner family from?

You can see how Karfner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karfner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karfner family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Karfner's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Karfner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karfner 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 18 census records available for the last name Karfner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karfner 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Karfner. 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 3 military records available for the last name Karfner. For the veterans among your Karfner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karfner lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Karfner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Karfner in 1973 was 86, and 85 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karfner 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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