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Karlek Family History

Karlek 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: Karlik, Karlen, Karle, Karlin, Barley, Varley, Harle, Kapler, Harley

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Where is the Karlek family from?

You can see how Karlek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karlek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karlek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Karlek families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Karlek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Karlek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karlek 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 121 census records available for the last name Karlek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karlek 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Karlek. 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 31 military records available for the last name Karlek. For the veterans among your Karlek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karlek lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Karlek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Karlek in 1954 was 63, and 41 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karlek 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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