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Karklas Family History

Karklas 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: Karas, Barlas, Farkas, Kardas, Kallas, Karras, Kalas, Karalis, Karels

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Where is the Karklas family from?

You can see how Karklas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karklas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karklas family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Karklas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Karklas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Karklas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karklas 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 Karklas. 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 2 military records available for the last name Karklas. For the veterans among your Karklas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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