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Carlst Family History

Carlst 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: Carls, Carlin, Carl, Caruso, Cart, Carse, Caras, Christ, Crist

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Where is the Carlst family from?

You can see how Carlst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carlst family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Carlst family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Carlst's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Carlst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carlst 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Carlst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carlst 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 Carlst. 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 Carlst. For the veterans among your Carlst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carlst lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1994, in the United States, Carlst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Carlst in 1988 was 83, and 43 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carlst 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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