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Karle Family History

Karle Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: variant of Karl.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Karle family from?

You can see how Karle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Karle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Karle families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Karle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Karle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Karle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Karle. 100% of Karle men worked as a Farmer and 74% of Karle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Shop Assistant
    16%
  • Household Duties
    11%

What Karle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Karle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karle 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Karle. 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 Karle. For the veterans among your Karle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karle lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Karle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Karle in 1947 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karle 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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