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Karolek Family History

Karolek 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: Krolik, Karlik, Karoly, Karol, Kolek, Rolek, Darilek, Krolak, Karlen

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Where is the Karolek family from?

You can see how Karolek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karolek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Karolek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karolek family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Karolek's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Karolek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karolek 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 57 census records available for the last name Karolek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karolek 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Karolek. 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 Karolek. For the veterans among your Karolek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karolek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Karolek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Karolek in 1964 was 84, and 61 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karolek 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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