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Karnath Family History

Karnath 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: Karnatz, Kamrath, Kamath, Keinath, Barath, Kardash, Karash, Bernath

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Where is the Karnath family from?

You can see how Karnath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karnath family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Karnath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Karnath families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Karnath's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Karnath families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karnath 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 Karnath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karnath. 46% of Karnath men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Karnath women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karnath were Fireman and Bookkeeper.

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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
    46%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Fireman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

What Karnath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 727 census records available for the last name Karnath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karnath 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Karnath. 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 284 military records available for the last name Karnath. For the veterans among your Karnath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karnath lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Karnath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Karnath in 1965 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karnath

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karnath 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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