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Karnikian Family History

Karnikian 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: Karnik, Artinian, Sarkisian, Tarpinian, Jarnigan, Parisian, Karlin

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Where is the Karnikian family from?

You can see how Karnikian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karnikian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karnikian family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Karnikian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Karnikian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karnikian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karnikian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karnikian. 100% of Karnikian men worked as a Printer.

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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

  • Printer
    100%

What Karnikian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Karnikian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karnikian 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Karnikian. 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 4 military records available for the last name Karnikian. For the veterans among your Karnikian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karnikian lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1991, in the United States, Karnikian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Karnikian in 1979 was 67, and 86 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karnikian 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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