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Karschnick Family History

Karschnick 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: Kieschnick, Schnick, Tabachnick, Karschner, Karnik, Schlick, Schrick

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Where is the Karschnick family from?

You can see how Karschnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karschnick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karschnick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Karschnick families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Karschnick's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Karschnick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karschnick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karschnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karschnick. 100% of Karschnick men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Karschnick women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Karschnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karschnick 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 Karschnick. 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 83 military records available for the last name Karschnick. For the veterans among your Karschnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karschnick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Karschnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Karschnick in 1964 was 83, and 94 in 2004.

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