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Karlas Family History

Karlas 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: Karas, Barlas, Kardas, Kallas, Karras, Kalas, Karls, Pallas, Karlin

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Where is the Karlas family from?

You can see how Karlas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karlas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Karlas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Karlas families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Karlas's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Karlas families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Karlas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karlas 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Karlas. 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 9 military records available for the last name Karlas. For the veterans among your Karlas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karlas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Karlas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Karlas in 1965 was 69, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karlas 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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