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Karelse Family History

Karelse 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: Karels, Kares, Larese, Karlsen, Kresse, Karel, Karle, Farese, Karls

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Where is the Karelse family from?

You can see how Karelse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karelse family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Karelse families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Karelse's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Karelse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karelse 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 78 census records available for the last name Karelse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karelse 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Karelse. 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 18 military records available for the last name Karelse. For the veterans among your Karelse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karelse lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Karelse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Karelse in 1964 was 57, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karelse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karelse 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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