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Karschner Family History

Karschner Surname Meaning

German: possibly a variant of Kirschner. This surname is rare in Germany.

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


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Where is the Karschner family from?

You can see how Karschner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karschner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karschner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Karschner families living in Michigan. This was about 24% of all the recorded Karschner's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Karschner families in 1880.
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What did your Karschner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karschner. 37% of Karschner men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Karschner women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karschner were Labor and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Labor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Karschner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 923 census records available for the last name Karschner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karschner 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Karschner. 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 275 military records available for the last name Karschner. For the veterans among your Karschner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karschner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Karschner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Karschner in 1963 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karschner 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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