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Karetny Family History

Karetny 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: Karen, Karlin, Carey, Karman, Haren, Harty, Kamen, Kenny, Rarey

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Where is the Karetny family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karetny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Karetny ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Karetny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karetny 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Karetny. 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 19 military records available for the last name Karetny. For the veterans among your Karetny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karetny lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Karetny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Karetny in 1974 was 87, and 64 in 2004.

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