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Karpierz Family History

Karpierz 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: Karper, Harper, Kapler, Harrier, Karner, Napier, Carrier, Kappler

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Where is the Karpierz family from?

You can see how Karpierz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karpierz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karpierz family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Karpierz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Karpierz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karpierz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Karpierz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Karpierz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karpierz 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Karpierz. 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 41 military records available for the last name Karpierz. For the veterans among your Karpierz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karpierz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Karpierz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Karpierz in 1969 was 83, and 80 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karpierz 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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