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Karnett Family History

Karnett 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: Garnett, Barnett, Arnett, Carnett, Harnett, Barrett, Karner, Garrett

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Where is the Karnett family from?

You can see how Karnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karnett family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Karnett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Karnett families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Karnett's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Karnett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karnett 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 146 census records available for the last name Karnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karnett 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Karnett. 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 29 military records available for the last name Karnett. For the veterans among your Karnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karnett lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1988, in the United States, Karnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Karnett in 1957 was 49, and 89 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karnett 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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