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Karwas Family History

Karwas 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 Karwas family from?

You can see how Karwas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karwas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Karwas families living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Karwas's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Karwas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karwas 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 57 census records available for the last name Karwas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karwas 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Karwas. 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 32 military records available for the last name Karwas. For the veterans among your Karwas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karwas lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Karwas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Karwas in 1972 was 82, and 81 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karwas 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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