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Karchefsky Family History

Karchefsky Name 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: Karczewski, Marchese, Zaretsky, Warshawsky, Marchewka, Kuchinsky

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Where is the Karchefsky family from?

You can see how Karchefsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karchefsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Karchefsky families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Karchefsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Karchefsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karchefsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karchefsky ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Karchefsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karchefsky 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Karchefsky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Karchefsky. For the veterans among your Karchefsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karchefsky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Karchefsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Karchefsky in 1966 was 75, and 84 in 1999.

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