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Karnis Family History

Karnis 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, Kanis, Karnes, Karis, Karns, Barnes, Karlin, Karas, Paris

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Where is the Karnis family from?

You can see how Karnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karnis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Karnis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Karnis family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Karnis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Karnis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karnis 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 Karnis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karnis. 24% of Karnis men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Karnis women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karnis were Farmer and New Worker.

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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
    24%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Karnis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 815 census records available for the last name Karnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karnis 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Karnis. 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 170 military records available for the last name Karnis. For the veterans among your Karnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karnis lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Karnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Karnis in 1959 was 45, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karnis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karnis 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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