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Karkevich Family History

Karkevich 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: Karpovich, Markovich, Karlovich, Yurkovich, Ratkovich, Perkovich

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Where is the Karkevich family from?

You can see how Karkevich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karkevich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karkevich family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Karkevich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Karkevich families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Karkevich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karkevich 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Karkevich. 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 Karkevich. For the veterans among your Karkevich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karkevich lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1992, in the United States, Karkevich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Karkevich in 1975 was 57, and 61 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karkevich 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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