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Karbas Family History

Karbas Surname 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: Karas, Barbas, Kardas, Karras, Karban, Kaba, Arras, Karman, Maras

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Where is the Karbas family from?

You can see how Karbas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karbas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karbas family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Karbas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Karbas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karbas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Karbas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karbas 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Karbas. 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 10 military records available for the last name Karbas. For the veterans among your Karbas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karbas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Karbas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Karbas in 1965 was 65, and 94 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karbas ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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