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Karlmann Family History

Karlmann 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: Karmann, Kalman, Karman, Kohlmann, Dallmann, Kullmann, Kallman

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Where is the Karlmann family from?

You can see how Karlmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karlmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karlmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Karlmann families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Karlmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Karlmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karlmann 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 113 census records available for the last name Karlmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karlmann 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Karlmann. 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 33 military records available for the last name Karlmann. For the veterans among your Karlmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karlmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Karlmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Karlmann in 1963 was 85, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karlmann 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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