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Karthe Family History

Karthe 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: Barthe, Garthe, Korte, Warth, Garth, Marte, Kaste, Tarte, Karre

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Where is the Karthe family from?

You can see how Karthe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karthe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karthe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Karthe families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Karthe's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Karthe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karthe 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 40 census records available for the last name Karthe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karthe 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Karthe. 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 34 military records available for the last name Karthe. For the veterans among your Karthe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karthe lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Karthe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Karthe in 1970 was 65, and 5 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karthe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karthe 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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