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Karkoski Family History

Karkoski 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: Markoski, Karwoski, Markowski, Karbowski, Karnowski, Tarkowski

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Where is the Karkoski family from?

You can see how Karkoski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karkoski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Karkoski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Karkoski families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Karkoski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Karkoski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karkoski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karkoski ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Karkoski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karkoski 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Karkoski. 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 26 military records available for the last name Karkoski. For the veterans among your Karkoski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karkoski lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Karkoski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Karkoski in 1956 was 45, and 56 in 2004.

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