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Karpman Family History

Karpman Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): elaborated form of Karp

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


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Where is the Karpman family from?

You can see how Karpman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karpman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Karpman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Karpman family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Karpman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Karpman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karpman 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 Karpman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karpman. 23% of Karpman men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Karpman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karpman were Agent and Bookeeper.

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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
    23%
  • Shipping Clerk
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Agent
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Bookeeper
    50%

What Karpman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 995 census records available for the last name Karpman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karpman 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 477 immigration records available for the last name Karpman. 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 61 military records available for the last name Karpman. For the veterans among your Karpman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karpman lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Karpman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Karpman in 1949 was 39, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karpman 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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