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Karsting Family History

Karsting 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: Kersting, Kasting, Harting, Hasting, Kesting, Kastning, Basting

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Where is the Karsting family from?

You can see how Karsting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karsting family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karsting families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Karsting families living in Missouri. This was about 53% of all the recorded Karsting's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Karsting families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karsting surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karsting ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Karsting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karsting 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Karsting. 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 35 military records available for the last name Karsting. For the veterans among your Karsting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karsting lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Karsting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Karsting in 1973 was 78, and 70 in 2001.

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