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Karvell Family History

Karvell 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: Kardell, Harvell, Carvell, Marvel, Hartell, Carnell, Darnell, Harwell

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Where is the Karvell family from?

You can see how Karvell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karvell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karvell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Karvell families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Karvell's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Karvell families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Karvell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karvell 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Karvell. 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 7 military records available for the last name Karvell. For the veterans among your Karvell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karvell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Karvell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Karvell in 1965 was 48, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karvell 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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