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Karrol Family History

Karrol 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: Karol, Carrol, Carro, Barrow, Krol, Karl, Marmol, Carrow, Carrel

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Where is the Karrol family from?

You can see how Karrol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karrol family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Karrol families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Karrol family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Karrol's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Karrol families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karrol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Karrol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karrol. 100% of Karrol men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Karrol women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Karrol family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Karrol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karrol 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 Karrol. 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 31 military records available for the last name Karrol. For the veterans among your Karrol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karrol lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1995, in the United States, Karrol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Karrol in 1978 was 67, and 87 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karrol

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karrol 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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