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Karnstedt Family History

Karnstedt 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: Carlstedt, Karlstad, Nienstedt, Sandstedt, Anstett, Ahlstedt

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Where is the Karnstedt family from?

You can see how Karnstedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karnstedt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karnstedt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Karnstedt families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Karnstedt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Karnstedt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karnstedt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karnstedt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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What Karnstedt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Karnstedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karnstedt 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Karnstedt. 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 53 military records available for the last name Karnstedt. For the veterans among your Karnstedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karnstedt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Karnstedt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Karnstedt in 1963 was 70, and 63 in 2002.

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