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Karjola Family History

Karjola 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: Karjala, Parola, Kantola, Karoly, Karol, Arola, Arzola, Arjona

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Where is the Karjola family from?

You can see how Karjola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karjola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karjola family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Karjola's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Karjola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karjola 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 30 census records available for the last name Karjola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karjola 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 Karjola. 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 Karjola. For the veterans among your Karjola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karjola lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Karjola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Karjola in 1963 was 79, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karjola 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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