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Karlinsky Family History

Karlinsky 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: Kalinsky, Kalinski, Karpinski, Malinsky, Kolinsky, Krinsky, Kaminsky

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Where is the Karlinsky family from?

You can see how Karlinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karlinsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 17 Karlinsky families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Karlinsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Karlinsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karlinsky 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 Karlinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karlinsky. 24% of Karlinsky men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Karlinsky women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karlinsky were Owner and Clerk.

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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
    24%
  • Painter
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Owner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Sewing
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Karlinsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 855 census records available for the last name Karlinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karlinsky 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Karlinsky. 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 122 military records available for the last name Karlinsky. For the veterans among your Karlinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karlinsky lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Karlinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Karlinsky in 1957 was 34, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karlinsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karlinsky 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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