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Karpinsky Family History

Karpinsky 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, Krinsky, Kaminsky, Kalinsky, Lapinsky, Kaminski, Kalinski

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Where is the Karpinsky family from?

You can see how Karpinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karpinsky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karpinsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Karpinsky families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Karpinsky's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Karpinsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karpinsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Karpinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karpinsky. 50% of Karpinsky men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Karpinsky women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karpinsky were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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
    50%
  • Baker
    16%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Sewing
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Karpinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karpinsky 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 523 immigration records available for the last name Karpinsky. 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 269 military records available for the last name Karpinsky. For the veterans among your Karpinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karpinsky lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Karpinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Karpinsky in 1960 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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