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Karsay Family History

Karsay 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: Kassay, Karsky, Karas, Karman, Barsky, Kallay, Kardas, Kara, Kasai

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Where is the Karsay family from?

You can see how Karsay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karsay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Karsay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Karsay families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Karsay's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Karsay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karsay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karsay ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Karsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karsay 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Karsay. 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 23 military records available for the last name Karsay. For the veterans among your Karsay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karsay lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Karsay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Karsay in 1975 was 80, and 76 in 2002.

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