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Karls Name Meaning

German: patronymic from Karl .

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


Similar surnames: Karle, Karl, Carls, Kurle, Karas, Kares, Harts, Garms, Karels, Karlen

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Where is the Karls family from?

You can see how Karls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karls family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Karls families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Karls families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Karls's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Karls families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karls surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karls ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karls. 34% of Karls men worked as a Farmer and 35% of Karls women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karls were Truck Driver and Waitress. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    35%
  • Cook
    14%
  • Saleslady
    9%
  • Waitress
    9%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Karls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karls 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 477 immigration records available for the last name Karls. 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 Karls. For the veterans among your Karls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karls lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Karls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Karls in 1957 was 74, and 71 in 2004.

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