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Karpis Family History

Karpis 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: Karis, Karlin, Karp, Karas, Paris, Harris, Kairis, Karnik, Kari

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Where is the Karpis family from?

You can see how Karpis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karpis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Karpis families living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Karpis's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Karpis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karpis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karpis ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Karpis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karpis 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Karpis. 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 91 military records available for the last name Karpis. For the veterans among your Karpis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karpis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Karpis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Karpis in 1964 was 80, and 96 in 2003.

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