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Karpf Family History

Karpf Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from Middle High German karpfe German Karpfen, a metonymic occupational name for a carp fisherman or seller of these fish, or a nickname for someone with a fishlike appearance (see Karp).

As a Jewish name, it is mainly artificial.

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


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Where is the Karpf family from?

You can see how Karpf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karpf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Karpf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Karpf families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Karpf's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Karpf families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karpf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Karpf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karpf. 40% of Karpf men worked as a Salesman and 29% of Karpf women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karpf were Executive and Housework.

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Manager
    31%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Executive
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housework
    15%

What Karpf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Karpf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karpf 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Karpf. 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 874 military records available for the last name Karpf. For the veterans among your Karpf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karpf lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Karpf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Karpf in 1958 was 56, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karpf 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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