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Karvelas Family History

Karvelas 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: Jarvela, Karels, Karrels, Karas, Marvel, Barlas, Kardas, Varela

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Where is the Karvelas family from?

You can see how Karvelas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karvelas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Karvelas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Karvelas family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Karvelas's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Karvelas families in 1891.
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What did your Karvelas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karvelas. 100% of Karvelas men worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Cook
    100%

What Karvelas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Karvelas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karvelas 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Karvelas. 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 157 military records available for the last name Karvelas. For the veterans among your Karvelas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karvelas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Karvelas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Karvelas in 1962 was 64, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karvelas 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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