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Karshan Family History

Karshan 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: Karman, Kershaw, Kastan, Marshak, Karan, Kassman, Marsman, Kasdan

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Where is the Karshan family from?

You can see how Karshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karshan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Karshan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Karshan families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Karshan's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Karshan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karshan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karshan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Karshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karshan 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Karshan. 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 15 military records available for the last name Karshan. For the veterans among your Karshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karshan lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Karshan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Karshan in 1954 was 54, and 79 in 2003.

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