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Karstetter Family History

Karstetter Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from a place called Karstädt in Mecklenburg or Prignitz region.

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


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Where is the Karstetter family from?

You can see how Karstetter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karstetter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Karstetter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Karstetter family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Karstetter's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Karstetter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karstetter 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 Karstetter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karstetter. 42% of Karstetter men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Karstetter women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karstetter were Machinist and Housewife.

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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
    42%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Labor
    6%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Salesgirl
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Karstetter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Karstetter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karstetter 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Karstetter. 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 363 military records available for the last name Karstetter. For the veterans among your Karstetter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karstetter lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Karstetter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Karstetter in 1964 was 63, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karstetter 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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