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Karmsen Family History

Karmsen 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: Karlsen, Harmsen, Kampen, Karman, Kamen, Carmen, Karmann, Karpen

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Where is the Karmsen family from?

You can see how Karmsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karmsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Karmsen families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Karmsen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Karmsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karmsen 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 35 census records available for the last name Karmsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karmsen 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Karmsen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Karmsen. For the veterans among your Karmsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karmsen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1966, in the United States, Karmsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Karmsen in 1965 was 93, and 86 in 1966.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karmsen 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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