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Karpach Family History

Karpach 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: Kapsch, Harbach, Karch, Krach, Korach, Kalbach, Karsch, Kardash

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Where is the Karpach family from?

You can see how Karpach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karpach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Karpach families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Karpach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Karpach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karpach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karpach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karpach. 100% of Karpach 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 140 census records available for the last name Karpach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karpach 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Karpach. 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 40 military records available for the last name Karpach. For the veterans among your Karpach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karpach lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Karpach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Karpach in 1966 was 39, and 86 in 2004.

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