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Karnikowski Family History

Karnikowski 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: Karnowski, Janikowski, Manikowski, Tarnowski, Markowski, Kalinowski

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Where is the Karnikowski family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karnikowski 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 Karnikowski ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Karnikowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karnikowski 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Karnikowski. 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 20 military records available for the last name Karnikowski. For the veterans among your Karnikowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karnikowski lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Karnikowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Karnikowski in 1961 was 66, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karnikowski 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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