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Karisky Family History

Karisky 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: Sarisky, Karsky, Barsky, Krinsky, Karis, Kriska, Brisky, Krisko

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Where is the Karisky family from?

You can see how Karisky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karisky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Karisky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Karisky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Karisky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karisky 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 Karisky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karisky 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Karisky. 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 6 military records available for the last name Karisky. For the veterans among your Karisky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karisky lifespan?

Average Karisky life expectancy in 1985 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karisky 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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