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Karleski Family History

Karleski 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: Zaleski, Maleski, Waleski, Karwoski, Kaminski, Poleski, Kasperski

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Where is the Karleski family from?

You can see how Karleski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karleski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karleski family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Karleski's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Karleski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karleski 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 Karleski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Receiving Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karleski. 100% of Karleski men worked as a Receiving Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Receiving Clerk
    100%

What Karleski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Karleski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karleski 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Karleski. 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 Karleski. For the veterans among your Karleski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karleski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Karleski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Karleski in 1968 was 67, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karleski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karleski 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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