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Kartner Family History

Kartner 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: Kastner, Karner, Kantner, Gartner, Hartner, Karter, Cartner, Kattner

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Where is the Kartner family from?

You can see how Kartner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kartner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kartner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kartner families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kartner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kartner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kartner 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 Kartner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kartner. 67% of Kartner men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Kartner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Kartner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kartner 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Kartner. 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 263 military records available for the last name Kartner. For the veterans among your Kartner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kartner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Kartner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kartner in 1957 was 50, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kartner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kartner 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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