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Karpow Family History

Karpow 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: Karow, Karp, Barrow, Barlow, Carrow, Harlow, Arrow, Harrow, Karpf

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Where is the Karpow family from?

You can see how Karpow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karpow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Karpow families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Karpow families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Karpow's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Karpow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karpow 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 Karpow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karpow. 100% of Karpow 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
    100%

What Karpow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Karpow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karpow 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Karpow. 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 51 military records available for the last name Karpow. For the veterans among your Karpow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karpow lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Karpow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Karpow in 1960 was 65, and 99 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karpow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karpow 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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