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Karpienski Family History

Karpienski 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: Karpinski, Kurpiewski, Kamienski, Kaminski, Kasperski, Kalinski

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Where is the Karpienski family from?

You can see how Karpienski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karpienski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karpienski family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Karpienski's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Karpienski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karpienski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karpienski ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Karpienski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karpienski 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Karpienski. 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 29 military records available for the last name Karpienski. For the veterans among your Karpienski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karpienski lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1993, in the United States, Karpienski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Karpienski in 1962 was 78, and 99 in 1993.

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