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Karpey Family History

Karpey 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: Karpen, Karpel, Karpe, Tarpey, Karper, Karney, Harvey, Karp, Carey

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Where is the Karpey family from?

You can see how Karpey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karpey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karpey family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Karpey's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Karpey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karpey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karpey ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Karpey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Karpey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karpey 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Karpey. 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 42 military records available for the last name Karpey. For the veterans among your Karpey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karpey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Karpey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Karpey in 1964 was 59, and 76 in 2003.

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