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Karlofski Family History

Karlofski 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: Karbowski, Karnowski, Karwowski, Karwoski, Tarnowski, Kalinski

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Where is the Karlofski family from?

You can see how Karlofski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karlofski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karlofski families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Karlofski families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Karlofski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Karlofski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karlofski 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 31 census records available for the last name Karlofski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karlofski 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Karlofski. 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 3 military records available for the last name Karlofski. For the veterans among your Karlofski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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