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Karlus Family History

Karlus 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: Kallus, Karls, Karlin, Karas, Barlas, Karl, Darius, Kardas, Klus

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Where is the Karlus family from?

You can see how Karlus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karlus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karlus family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Karlus's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Karlus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karlus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Karlus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karlus 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Karlus. 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 Karlus. For the veterans among your Karlus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karlus lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1979, in the United States, Karlus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Karlus in 1953 was 50, and 67 in 1979.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karlus 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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