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Karlitz Family History

Karlitz 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: Garlitz, Karnitz, Karlin, Kritz, Karlik, Kanitz, Karnatz, Kalisz

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Where is the Karlitz family from?

You can see how Karlitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karlitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karlitz family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Karlitz's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Karlitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karlitz 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 125 census records available for the last name Karlitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karlitz 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Karlitz. 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 Karlitz. For the veterans among your Karlitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karlitz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Karlitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Karlitz in 1970 was 76, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karlitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karlitz 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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