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Karpstein Family History

Karpstein 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: Hartstein, Kerstein, Kirstein, Klipstein, Kalkstein, Arnstein

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Where is the Karpstein family from?

You can see how Karpstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karpstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karpstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Karpstein families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Karpstein's in USA. California had the highest population of Karpstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karpstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karpstein ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Karpstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karpstein 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Karpstein. 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 27 military records available for the last name Karpstein. For the veterans among your Karpstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karpstein lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Karpstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Karpstein in 1985 was 70, and 93 in 1999.

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