Karol Family History

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Karol Name Meaning

Western Slavic: from the personal name Karol (see Charles). Jewish: possibly a shortened form of some Ashkenazic name, as for example Karolinski, a habitational name for someone from the town of Karolin, in Poland and Belarus.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Karoly, Krol, Karl, Parola, Varon, Karp, Karel, Karow, Kastl, Kari

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Karol Family Origin

Where is the Karol family from?

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You can see how Karol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karol family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Karol families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Karol families living in Manitoba. This was about 82% of all the recorded Karol's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Karol families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Karol Family Occupations

What did your Karol ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Karol. 34% of Karol men worked as a Farmer

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Labourer
    34%
  • Warper
    34%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Secretary
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Karol Historical Records

What Karol family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Karol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karol census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Karol. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Karol. For the veterans among your Karol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Karol Life Expectancy

What is the average Karol lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Karol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Karol in 1947 was 32, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karol 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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