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Karliak Family History

Karliak 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: Karlik, Karpiak, Karlin, Garlick, Karnik, Karrick, Warlick, Kalman

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Where is the Karliak family from?

You can see how Karliak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karliak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Karliak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Karliak's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Karliak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karliak 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 63 census records available for the last name Karliak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karliak 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Karliak. 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 14 military records available for the last name Karliak. For the veterans among your Karliak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karliak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Karliak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Karliak in 1965 was 69, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karliak 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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