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Kartsen Family History

Kartsen 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: Karten, Karlsen, Kasten, Garten, Katzen, Karpen, Parten, Harten

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Where is the Kartsen family from?

You can see how Kartsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kartsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kartsen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kartsen families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Kartsen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kartsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kartsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kartsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Caterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kartsen. 100% of Kartsen men worked as a Caterer. .

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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

  • Caterer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Kartsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kartsen 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Kartsen. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kartsen. For the veterans among your Kartsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kartsen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1991, in the United States, Kartsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kartsen in 1971 was 76, and 96 in 1991.

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