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Karpi Family History

Karpi 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: Karp, Kari, Karpf, Karpe, Korpi, Karlin, Kamp, Kai, Karas, Mari

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Where is the Karpi family from?

You can see how Karpi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karpi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Karpi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Karpi families living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Karpi's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Karpi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karpi 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 Karpi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karpi. 32% of Karpi men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Operator
    13%

What Karpi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Karpi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karpi 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Karpi. 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 44 military records available for the last name Karpi. For the veterans among your Karpi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karpi lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Karpi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Karpi in 1964 was 68, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karpi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karpi 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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