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Karnitz Family History

Karnitz Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places in eastern Germany and in present-day Poland named Karnitz.

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


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Where is the Karnitz family from?

You can see how Karnitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karnitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karnitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Karnitz families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Karnitz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Karnitz families in 1880.
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What did your Karnitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karnitz. 60% of Karnitz men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Hired Hand
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

What Karnitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 831 census records available for the last name Karnitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karnitz 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Karnitz. 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 118 military records available for the last name Karnitz. For the veterans among your Karnitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karnitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Karnitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Karnitz in 1963 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karnitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karnitz 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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