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Karelus Family History

Karelus 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: Karels, Kallus, Kares, Carolus, Karalis, Kanelos, Karel, Karls

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Where is the Karelus family from?

You can see how Karelus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karelus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karelus family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Karelus's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Karelus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karelus 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 30 census records available for the last name Karelus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karelus 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Karelus. 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 9 military records available for the last name Karelus. For the veterans among your Karelus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karelus lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Karelus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Karelus in 1970 was 80, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karelus 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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