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Carolus Family History

Carolus Surname Meaning

Dutch (mainly Groningen) and German: from the personal name Carolus, a Latinized form of the ancient Germanic name Karl (see Charles).

Alternatively, it may be a Latinized (humanistic) form of the surname Karl or Carl.

This surname is also established in South Africa.

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


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Where is the Carolus family from?

You can see how Carolus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carolus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carolus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Carolus families living in Alberta. This was about 64% of all the recorded Carolus's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Carolus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carolus 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 Carolus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carolus. 29% of Carolus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Carolus women worked as a Nurse.

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Miner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Carolus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Carolus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carolus 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 413 immigration records available for the last name Carolus. 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 447 military records available for the last name Carolus. For the veterans among your Carolus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carolus lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Carolus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Carolus in 1945 was 32, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carolus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carolus 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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