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Carols Family History

Carols 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, Carls, Carol, Caroll, Cross, Harold, Parola, Caron, Carl

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Where is the Carols family from?

You can see how Carols families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carols family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Carols families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Carols families living in Connecticut. This was about 57% of all the recorded Carols's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Carols families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carols 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 211 census records available for the last name Carols. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carols 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Carols. 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 20 military records available for the last name Carols. For the veterans among your Carols ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carols lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carols 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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