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Karstens Family History

Karstens Surname Meaning

North German Dutch and Danish: patronymic from Karsten. Compare Carstens.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Karstens family from?

You can see how Karstens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karstens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Karstens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Karstens families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Karstens's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Karstens families in 1891.
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What did your Karstens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karstens. 38% of Karstens men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Karstens women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karstens were Farming and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Saleslady
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Karstens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karstens 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Karstens. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Karstens. For the veterans among your Karstens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karstens lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Karstens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Karstens in 1955 was 49, and 90 in 2004.

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