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Carels Family History

Carels Surname Meaning

Dutch and Flemish: variant of Karels and in North America probably also an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Carels family from?

You can see how Carels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carels family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Carels families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Carels family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Carels's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Carels families in 1911.
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What did your Carels ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Carels. 100% of Carels 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Carels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carels 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Carels. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Carels. For the veterans among your Carels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carels lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Carels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Carels in 1944 was 48, and 90 in 2004.

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