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Carlls Family History

Carlls Name 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: Carlos, Carles, Carll, Carls, Charles, Carlin, Carl, Barlas, Carras

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Where is the Carlls family from?

You can see how Carlls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carlls family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Carlls family living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Carlls's in USA. Colorado and 2 other states had the highest population of Carlls families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carlls surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carlls ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Carlls ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carlls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carlls 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Carlls. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Carlls. For the veterans among your Carlls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carlls lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Carlls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Carlls in 1964 was 74, and 78 in 1990.

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