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Karnow Family History

Karnow 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: Karow, Arnow, Tarnow, Barrow, Kano, Barlow, Karnik, Carrow, Harlow

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Where is the Karnow family from?

You can see how Karnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karnow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karnow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Karnow families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Karnow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Karnow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karnow 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 Karnow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stengrapher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karnow. 60% of Karnow men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Karnow women worked as a Stengrapher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karnow were Clerk and Secretary. .

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stengrapher
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%
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What Karnow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Karnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karnow 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Karnow. 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 35 military records available for the last name Karnow. For the veterans among your Karnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karnow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Karnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Karnow in 1962 was 76, and 93 in 2004.

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