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Karrel Family History

Karrel 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: Carrel, Karpel, Karre, Karmel, Karrer, Karren, Karel, Farrel, Harrel

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Where is the Karrel family from?

You can see how Karrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karrel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Karrel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Karrel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Karrel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Karrel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karrel 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 304 census records available for the last name Karrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karrel 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Karrel. 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 27 military records available for the last name Karrel. For the veterans among your Karrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karrel lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2002, in the United States, Karrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Karrel in 1950 was 48, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karrel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karrel 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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