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Karpenko Name Meaning

Ukrainian: patronymic from the personal name Karp 2 formed with the diminutive suffix -enko.

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


Similar surnames: Kostenko, Karpiak, Karper, Karpel, Karpe, Karpinski, Harten, Karpman

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Where is the Karpenko family from?

You can see how Karpenko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karpenko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Karpenko families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Karpenko's in USA. New York had the highest population of Karpenko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karpenko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karpenko ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Miner and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Karpenko. 100% of Karpenko men worked as a Miner and 50% of Karpenko women worked as a Servant. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Miner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    50%
  • Cook
    50%
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What Karpenko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Karpenko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karpenko 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Karpenko. 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 184 military records available for the last name Karpenko. For the veterans among your Karpenko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karpenko lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Karpenko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Karpenko in 1957 was 32, and 82 in 2004.

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