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Karnitsky Family History

Karnitsky 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: Krenitsky, Karnik, Zaretsky, Karpinski, Rudnitsky, Karnowski

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Where is the Karnitsky family from?

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

What Karnitsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Karnitsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karnitsky 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 Karnitsky. 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 8 military records available for the last name Karnitsky. For the veterans among your Karnitsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karnitsky lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Karnitsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Karnitsky in 1974 was 69, and 56 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karnitsky 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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