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Karkela Family History

Karkela 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: Varela, Kardell, Karjala, Markel, Jarvela, Karpel, Korpela, Koskela

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Where is the Karkela family from?

You can see how Karkela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karkela family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karkela families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Karkela family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Karkela's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Karkela families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karkela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Karkela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hotel Clerk and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karkela. 100% of Karkela men worked as a Hotel Clerk and 100% of Karkela women worked as a Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Hotel Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Karkela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Karkela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karkela 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Karkela. 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 5 military records available for the last name Karkela. For the veterans among your Karkela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karkela lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Karkela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Karkela in 1965 was 65, and 17 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karkela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karkela 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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