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Karpyak Family History

Karpyak 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: Karpiak, Karpman, Karp, Barak, Kaplan, Karas, Karman, Kamiya, Narayan

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Where is the Karpyak family from?

You can see how Karpyak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karpyak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karpyak family living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Karpyak's in USA. North Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Karpyak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karpyak 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 20 census records available for the last name Karpyak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karpyak 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Karpyak. 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 5 military records available for the last name Karpyak. For the veterans among your Karpyak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karpyak lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1990, in the United States, Karpyak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Karpyak in 1980 was 68, and 75 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karpyak 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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