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Karples Family History

Karples 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: Kapler, Kappler, Karpen, Tarpley, Karpel, Kares, Sarles, Sharples

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Where is the Karples family from?

You can see how Karples families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karples family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karples families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Karples families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Karples's in USA. New York had the highest population of Karples families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Karples. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karples 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Karples. 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 81 military records available for the last name Karples. For the veterans among your Karples ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karples lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1977, in the United States, Karples life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Karples in 1967 was 67, and 79 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karples 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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