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Karols Family History

Karols 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: Karoly, Karol, Karels, Karls, Harold, Karas, Parola, Kakos, Baros

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Where is the Karols family from?

You can see how Karols families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karols family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Karols family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Karols's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Karols families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Karols. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karols 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Karols. 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 Karols. For the veterans among your Karols ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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