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Karzen Family History

Karzen 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: Katzen, Karpen, Karren, Karten, Karlen, Karen, Marzen, Kazen, Karlin

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Where is the Karzen family from?

You can see how Karzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karzen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Karzen families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Karzen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Karzen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karzen 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 Karzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karzen. 50% of Karzen men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Karzen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Karzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karzen 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Karzen. 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 25 military records available for the last name Karzen. For the veterans among your Karzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karzen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Karzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Karzen in 1960 was 40, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karzen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karzen 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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