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Karpenstein Family History

Karpenstein 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: Katzenstein, Hartenstein, Falkenstein, Gallenstein, Laubenstein

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Where is the Karpenstein family from?

You can see how Karpenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karpenstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karpenstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Karpenstein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Karpenstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Karpenstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karpenstein 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 111 census records available for the last name Karpenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karpenstein 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Karpenstein. 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 28 military records available for the last name Karpenstein. For the veterans among your Karpenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karpenstein lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Karpenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Karpenstein in 1976 was 76, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karpenstein 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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