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Karkleing Family History

Karkleing 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: Karlin, Harling, Darling, Carling, Hartlein, Marklin, Kirklin, Arling

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Where is the Karkleing family from?

You can see how Karkleing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karkleing family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 10 Karkleing families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Karkleing's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Karkleing families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Karkleing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karkleing 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 Karkleing. 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 Karkleing. For the veterans among your Karkleing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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