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Karvelis Family History

Karvelis 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: Karalis, Karels, Karrels, Karlin, Marvel, Barberis, Marcelin, Kardell

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Where is the Karvelis family from?

You can see how Karvelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karvelis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Karvelis families living in Illinois. This was about 12% of all the recorded Karvelis's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Karvelis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karvelis 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 Karvelis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karvelis. 60% of Karvelis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Karvelis women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Miner
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Karvelis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Karvelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karvelis 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Karvelis. 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 125 military records available for the last name Karvelis. For the veterans among your Karvelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karvelis lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Karvelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Karvelis in 1960 was 65, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Karvelis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karvelis 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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