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Karlee Family History

Karlee 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: Karlen, Karle, Farlee, Parlee, Karlin, Barley, Varley, Harle, Kapler

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Where is the Karlee family from?

You can see how Karlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karlee family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Karlee families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Karlee's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Karlee families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karlee 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 50 census records available for the last name Karlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karlee 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Karlee. 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 9 military records available for the last name Karlee. For the veterans among your Karlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karlee lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Karlee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Karlee in 1963 was 90, and 96 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karlee 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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