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Karwatt Family History

Karwatt 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: Kawata, Karnatz, Sarratt, Kratt, Marlatt, Garratt, Barratt, Jarratt

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Where is the Karwatt family from?

You can see how Karwatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karwatt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karwatt family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Karwatt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Karwatt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karwatt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karwatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karwatt. 100% of Karwatt 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
    100%

What Karwatt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Karwatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karwatt 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Karwatt. 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 34 military records available for the last name Karwatt. For the veterans among your Karwatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karwatt lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2000, in the United States, Karwatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Karwatt in 1954 was 43, and 90 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karwatt 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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