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Karsten Name Meaning

North German and Dutch: variant of Carsten itself a variant of Christian .

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


Similar surnames: Carsten, Austen, Karlen, Kasten, Haisten, Barten, Carstens, Karstens

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Where is the Karsten family from?

You can see how Karsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karsten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Karsten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Karsten families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Karsten's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Karsten families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karsten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karsten ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Karsten. 100% of Karsten men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Karsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karsten 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Karsten. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Karsten. For the veterans among your Karsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karsten lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Karsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Karsten in 1954 was 45, and 69 in 2004.

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