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Karasek Name Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): from a diminutive of Karas .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Karasik, Karash, Baranek, Kanarek, Karas, Kahanek, Kosek, Komarek

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Where is the Karasek family from?

You can see how Karasek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karasek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Karasek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Karasek families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Karasek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Karasek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karasek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karasek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karasek. 23% of Karasek men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Karasek women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karasek were Janitor and Seamstress. .

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Janitor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Karasek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karasek 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 837 immigration records available for the last name Karasek. 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 799 military records available for the last name Karasek. For the veterans among your Karasek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karasek lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Karasek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Karasek in 1957 was 63, and 53 in 2004.

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