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Karlman Family History

Karlman 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: Kalman, Karman, Kallman, Kartman, Karpman, Karlin, Allman, Kaplan

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Where is the Karlman family from?

You can see how Karlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karlman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Karlman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Karlman families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Karlman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Karlman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karlman 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 Karlman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karlman. 56% of Karlman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Karlman women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Karlman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Karlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karlman 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 467 immigration records available for the last name Karlman. 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 59 military records available for the last name Karlman. For the veterans among your Karlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karlman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Karlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Karlman in 1963 was 63, and 39 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karlman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karlman 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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