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Karnash Family History

Karnash 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: Kardash, Karash, Karas, Kardas, Barash, Karras, Karnatz, Barnish

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Where is the Karnash family from?

You can see how Karnash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karnash family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karnash families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Karnash families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Karnash's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Karnash families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karnash 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 72 census records available for the last name Karnash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karnash 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Karnash. 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 31 military records available for the last name Karnash. For the veterans among your Karnash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karnash lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Karnash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Karnash in 1978 was 56, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karnash 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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