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Karton Family History

Karton 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: Marton, Parton, Harton, Barton, Kirton, Carton, Garton, Kayton

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Where is the Karton family from?

You can see how Karton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Karton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Karton families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Karton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Karton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karton 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 Karton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karton. 18% of Karton men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Karton women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karton were Teacher 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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Karton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Karton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karton 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Karton. 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 230 military records available for the last name Karton. For the veterans among your Karton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Karton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Karton in 1964 was 71, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karton 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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