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Karrels Family History

Karrels Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Luxembourgish Karels. Compare Carrels.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Karrels family from?

You can see how Karrels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karrels family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Karrels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Karrels family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Karrels's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Karrels families in 1891.
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What did your Karrels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karrels. 75% of Karrels men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Farm Helper
    25%

What Karrels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 672 census records available for the last name Karrels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karrels 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Karrels. 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 55 military records available for the last name Karrels. For the veterans among your Karrels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karrels lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Karrels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Karrels in 1966 was 74, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karrels 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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