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Karplus Family History

Karplus 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: Kallus, Kappus, Carolus, Karalis, Kaplun, Karels, Karls, Karlin, Karp

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Karplus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karplus 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Karplus. 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 102 military records available for the last name Karplus. For the veterans among your Karplus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karplus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Karplus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Karplus in 1967 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

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