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Karnap Family History

Karnap 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: Karp, Karas, Karman, Barna, Karnik, Kardas, Kara, Karner, Karnopp

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Where is the Karnap family from?

You can see how Karnap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karnap family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karnap families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Karnap families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Karnap's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Karnap families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karnap 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 64 census records available for the last name Karnap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karnap 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Karnap. 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 25 military records available for the last name Karnap. For the veterans among your Karnap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karnap lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Karnap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Karnap in 1962 was 41, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karnap 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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