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Karelsen Family History

Karelsen 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: Karlsen, Karlson, Kallsen, Ketelsen, Karlen, Carlsen, Axelsen

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Where is the Karelsen family from?

You can see how Karelsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karelsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Karelsen families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Karelsen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Karelsen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Karelsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karelsen 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Karelsen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Karelsen. For the veterans among your Karelsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karelsen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Karelsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Karelsen in 1975 was 58, and 65 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karelsen 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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