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Karpovitch Family History

Karpovitch 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: Karpovich, Karlovich, Karpowich, Markovich, Marovich, Karpowicz

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Where is the Karpovitch family from?

You can see how Karpovitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karpovitch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karpovitch family living in Connecticut. This was about 25% of all the recorded Karpovitch's in USA. Connecticut and 3 other states had the highest population of Karpovitch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karpovitch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karpovitch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karpovitch. 60% of Karpovitch 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
    60%
  • Finnisher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Karpovitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karpovitch 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Karpovitch. 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 68 military records available for the last name Karpovitch. For the veterans among your Karpovitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karpovitch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Karpovitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Karpovitch in 1964 was 78, and 65 in 2003.

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