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Karwelies Family History

Karwelies 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, Kallies, Margulies, Margolies, Karels, Karrels, Karlin

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Where is the Karwelies family from?

You can see how Karwelies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karwelies family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karwelies family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Karwelies's in USA. New York had the highest population of Karwelies families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karwelies 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 26 census records available for the last name Karwelies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karwelies 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Karwelies. 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 13 military records available for the last name Karwelies. For the veterans among your Karwelies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karwelies lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Karwelies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Karwelies in 1973 was 50, and 69 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Karwelies 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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