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Karelis Family History

Karelis 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: Karalis, Karels, Karlin, Kreis, Gareis, Karlik, Kalis, Kares, Kallis

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Where is the Karelis family from?

You can see how Karelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karelis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karelis family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Karelis's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Karelis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karelis 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 104 census records available for the last name Karelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karelis 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Karelis. 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 32 military records available for the last name Karelis. For the veterans among your Karelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karelis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Karelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Karelis in 1958 was 60, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karelis 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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