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Karpola Family History

Karpola 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: Parola, Karjala, Kantola, Karoly, Karpel, Karol, Korpela, Arola

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Where is the Karpola family from?

You can see how Karpola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karpola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Karpola families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Karpola's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Karpola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karpola 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 21 census records available for the last name Karpola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karpola 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Karpola. 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 Karpola. For the veterans among your Karpola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karpola lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1993, in the United States, Karpola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Karpola in 1977 was 70, and 79 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karpola 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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