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Karva Family History

Karva 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: Kara, Kava, Kaba, Karp, Bara, Karas, Barca, Karman, Vara, Kanda

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Where is the Karva family from?

You can see how Karva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karva family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karva family living in Alaska. This was about 25% of all the recorded Karva's in USA. Alaska and 3 other states had the highest population of Karva families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karva 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 75 census records available for the last name Karva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karva 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Karva. 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 9 military records available for the last name Karva. For the veterans among your Karva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karva lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2001, in the United States, Karva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Karva in 1990 was 83, and 23 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karva 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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