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Karolewski Family History

Karolewski 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: Karczewski, Koralewski, Zalewski, Kowalewski, Karbowski, Sobolewski

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Where is the Karolewski family from?

You can see how Karolewski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karolewski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Karolewski families living in Michigan. This was about 23% of all the recorded Karolewski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Karolewski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karolewski 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 Karolewski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karolewski. 50% of Karolewski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Karolewski women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karolewski were Farmer and 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Machinist
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Karolewski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Karolewski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karolewski 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Karolewski. 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 211 military records available for the last name Karolewski. For the veterans among your Karolewski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karolewski lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Karolewski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Karolewski in 1959 was 59, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karolewski 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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