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Karpensky Family History

Karpensky 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: Karpinski, Kamensky, Karpenko, Kasperski, Zaretsky, Karpen, Krinsky

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Where is the Karpensky family from?

You can see how Karpensky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karpensky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Karpensky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Karpensky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Karpensky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karpensky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karpensky ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Karpensky. 100% of Karpensky men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Karpensky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karpensky 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Karpensky. 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 Karpensky. For the veterans among your Karpensky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karpensky lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1998, in the United States, Karpensky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Karpensky in 1987 was 73, and 83 in 1998.

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