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Carlous Family History

Carlous 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: Carlos, Harlos, Carolus, Kalous, Carlone, Carlow, Carlock, Carlough

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Where is the Carlous family from?

You can see how Carlous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carlous family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Carlous families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Carlous families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Carlous's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Carlous families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carlous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carlous 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Carlous. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Carlous lifespan?

Between 1942 and 1976, in the United States, Carlous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Carlous in 1942 was 34, and 71 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carlous 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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