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Karhn Family History

Karhn 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: Kahn, Karan, Karon, Karn, Karen, Baron, Karlin, Kan, Karp, Marin

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Where is the Karhn family from?

You can see how Karhn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karhn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karhn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Karhn families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Karhn's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Karhn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karhn 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 Karhn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karhn. 60% of Karhn men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Karhn women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karhn were Farmer and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Karhn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Karhn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karhn 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Karhn. 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 61 military records available for the last name Karhn. For the veterans among your Karhn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karhn lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Karhn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Karhn in 1978 was 83, and 90 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karhn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karhn 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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