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Karten Family History

Karten Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic) and Dutch: from German Karten ‘playing cards’ hence most probably a nickname for a gambler.

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


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Where is the Karten family from?

You can see how Karten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karten family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Karten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Karten families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Karten's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Karten families in 1891.
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What did your Karten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karten. 24% of Karten men worked as a Salesman and 16% of Karten women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karten were Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Operator
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Bookeeper
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Karten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karten 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 556 immigration records available for the last name Karten. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Karten. For the veterans among your Karten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karten lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Karten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Karten in 1962 was 56, and 76 in 2003.

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