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Karosky Family History

Karosky 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: Karsky, Barsky, Karoly, Klosky, Trosky, Morosky, Sarisky, Makosky

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Where is the Karosky family from?

You can see how Karosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Karosky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Karosky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Karosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karosky 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 84 census records available for the last name Karosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karosky 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Karosky. 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 13 military records available for the last name Karosky. For the veterans among your Karosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karosky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Karosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Karosky in 1967 was 75, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karosky 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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