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Karolski Family History

Karolski 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: Zapolski, Karbowski, Karnowski, Kasowski, Karwowski, Nadolski

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Where is the Karolski family from?

You can see how Karolski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karolski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Karolski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Karolski families living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Karolski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Karolski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karolski 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 Karolski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karolski. 77% of Karolski men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    77%
  • Wrappers
    24%

What Karolski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 547 census records available for the last name Karolski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karolski 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Karolski. 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 116 military records available for the last name Karolski. For the veterans among your Karolski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karolski lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Karolski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Karolski in 1954 was 44, and 59 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karolski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karolski 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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