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Carlus Family History

Carlus 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: Carolus, Carlos, Carles, Carls, Charles, Carlin, Carl, Barlas, Caruso

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Where is the Carlus family from?

You can see how Carlus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carlus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Carlus families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Carlus families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Carlus's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Carlus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carlus 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 Carlus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Carlus. 100% of Carlus men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Carlus women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Carlus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carlus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carlus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Carlus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Carlus. For the veterans among your Carlus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carlus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Carlus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Carlus in 1964 was 76, and 94 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carlus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carlus 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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