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Karolin Family History

Karolin 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: Karlin, Carolin, Carlin, Krolik, Karabin, Karlik, Kalin, Karoly

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Where is the Karolin family from?

You can see how Karolin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karolin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Karolin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Karolin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Karolin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Karolin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karolin 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 58 census records available for the last name Karolin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karolin 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Karolin. 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 Karolin. For the veterans among your Karolin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karolin lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Karolin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Karolin in 1974 was 88, and 88 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karolin 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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