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Karpelis Family History

Karpelis 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: Karpel, Karalis, Karels, Karrels, Karlin, Kappel, Barberis, Marcelin

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Where is the Karpelis family from?

You can see how Karpelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karpelis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karpelis family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Karpelis's in USA. California had the highest population of Karpelis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karpelis 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 28 census records available for the last name Karpelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karpelis 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Karpelis. 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 1 military records available for the last name Karpelis. For the veterans among your Karpelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karpelis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1975, in the United States, Karpelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Karpelis in 1972 was 83, and 83 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karpelis 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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