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Karnely Family History

Karnely 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: Kornely, Karney, Carnell, Arney, Darnell, Darney, Karner, Farnell

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Where is the Karnely family from?

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

What did your Karnely ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Karnely ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Karnely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karnely 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Karnely. 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 41 military records available for the last name Karnely. For the veterans among your Karnely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karnely lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Karnely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Karnely in 1968 was 83, and 83 in 2004.

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