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Karthans Family History

Karthans 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: Athans, Kartman, Korthals, Kathan, Nathans, Warthan, Karas, Karman

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Where is the Karthans family from?

You can see how Karthans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karthans family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karthans family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Karthans's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Karthans families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karthans 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 41 census records available for the last name Karthans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karthans 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Karthans. 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 4 military records available for the last name Karthans. For the veterans among your Karthans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karthans lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1993, in the United States, Karthans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Karthans in 1988 was 93, and 93 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karthans 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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