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Karichner Family History

Karichner 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: Karchner, Karschner, Kartchner, Marschner, Kirchner, Richner

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Where is the Karichner family from?

You can see how Karichner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karichner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karichner family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Karichner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Karichner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karichner 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 Karichner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karichner. 100% of Karichner men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Karichner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Karichner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karichner 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Karichner. 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 24 military records available for the last name Karichner. For the veterans among your Karichner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karichner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Karichner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Karichner in 1962 was 54, and 71 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karichner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karichner 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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