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Karve Family History

Karve 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: Karre, Karpe, Farve, Karle, Karge, Barre, Harvey, Hare, Marie, Karp

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Where is the Karve family from?

You can see how Karve families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karve family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Karve families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Karve family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Karve's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Karve families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karve 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 41 census records available for the last name Karve. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karve 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Karve. 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 22 military records available for the last name Karve. For the veterans among your Karve ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karve lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1978, in the United States, Karve life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Karve in 1977 was 42, and 55 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karve 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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