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Karwaski Family History

Karwaski 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: Karwacki, Karwoski, Karwowski, Kawasaki, Karas, Kraska, Kaminski

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Where is the Karwaski family from?

You can see how Karwaski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karwaski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Karwaski families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Karwaski's in USA. New York had the highest population of Karwaski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karwaski 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 Karwaski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karwaski. 60% of Karwaski men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Chauffeur
    40%

What Karwaski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Karwaski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karwaski 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Karwaski. 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 43 military records available for the last name Karwaski. For the veterans among your Karwaski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karwaski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Karwaski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Karwaski in 1965 was 30, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karwaski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karwaski 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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