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Carls Family History

Carls Surname Meaning

English and German: patronymic from the personal name Carl.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Carls family from?

You can see how Carls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carls family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carls families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Carls families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Carls's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Carls families in 1891.
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What did your Carls ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Carls. 100% of Carls women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Carls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carls 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Carls. 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 892 military records available for the last name Carls. For the veterans among your Carls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carls lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Carls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Carls in 1950 was 64, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carls 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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