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Karvalas Family History

Karvalas 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: Karjala, Karalis, Karas, Barlas, Barabas, Kardas, Latvala, Carvalho

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Where is the Karvalas family from?

You can see how Karvalas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karvalas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karvalas family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Karvalas's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Karvalas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karvalas 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 8 census records available for the last name Karvalas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karvalas 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Karvalas. 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 6 military records available for the last name Karvalas. For the veterans among your Karvalas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karvalas lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1992, in the United States, Karvalas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Karvalas in 1976 was 90, and 69 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karvalas 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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