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Karwatzke Family History

Karwatzke 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: Kratzke, Karnatz, Fratzke, Karwacki, Gartzke, Sawatzky, Sawatzki

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Where is the Karwatzke family from?

You can see how Karwatzke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karwatzke family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Karwatzke families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Karwatzke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Karwatzke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karwatzke 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 2 census records available for the last name Karwatzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karwatzke 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Karwatzke. 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 3 military records available for the last name Karwatzke. For the veterans among your Karwatzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karwatzke lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1982, in the United States, Karwatzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Karwatzke in 1979 was 71, and 96 in 1982.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karwatzke 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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