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Karthaus Family History

Karthaus 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: Kamphaus, Althaus, Korthals, Arthur, Karas, Kardas, Karras, Martha

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Where is the Karthaus family from?

You can see how Karthaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karthaus family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Karthaus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Karthaus families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Karthaus's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Karthaus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karthaus 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 Karthaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karthaus. 100% of Karthaus men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    100%

What Karthaus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Karthaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karthaus 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Karthaus. 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 506 military records available for the last name Karthaus. For the veterans among your Karthaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karthaus lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Karthaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Karthaus in 1971 was 74, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karthaus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karthaus 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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