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Karvas Family History

Karvas 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: Karas, Kardas, Karras, Arras, Karman, Maras, Barlas, Barbas, Farkas

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Where is the Karvas family from?

You can see how Karvas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karvas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karvas family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Karvas's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Karvas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karvas 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 68 census records available for the last name Karvas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karvas 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Karvas. 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 36 military records available for the last name Karvas. For the veterans among your Karvas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karvas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Karvas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Karvas in 1964 was 73, and 69 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karvas 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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