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Karps Family History

Karps 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, Karpf, Kaps, Kares, Karpe, Karis, Arps, Harps, Kamps

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Where is the Karps family from?

You can see how Karps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karps family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karps families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Karps families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Karps's in USA. New York had the highest population of Karps families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karps 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 235 census records available for the last name Karps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karps 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Karps. 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 43 military records available for the last name Karps. For the veterans among your Karps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karps lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Karps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Karps in 1966 was 74, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karps 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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