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Karpiak Family History

Karpiak Name Meaning

Polish: patronymic from Karp

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Karpenko, Czarniak, Barczak, Kusiak, Marusak, Karper, Karlik, Karpman

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Where is the Karpiak family from?

You can see how Karpiak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karpiak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Karpiak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Karpiak families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Karpiak's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Karpiak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karpiak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karpiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Karpiak. 72% of Karpiak men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Income
    29%
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Census Records

There are 927 census records available for the last name Karpiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karpiak 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Karpiak. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 300 military records available for the last name Karpiak. For the veterans among your Karpiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karpiak lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Karpiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Karpiak in 1956 was 37, and 85 in 2004.

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