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Karliss Family History

Karliss 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, Bayliss, Karlik, Kalis, Harless, Garriss, Kalisz, Kallis

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Where is the Karliss family from?

You can see how Karliss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karliss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karliss families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Karliss families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Karliss's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Karliss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karliss 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 18 census records available for the last name Karliss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karliss 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Karliss. 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 5 military records available for the last name Karliss. For the veterans among your Karliss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karliss lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Karliss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Karliss in 1974 was 62, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karliss 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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