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Karabelas Family History

Karabelas 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: Barabas, Carabello, Karaba, Karalis, Marabella, Karels, Karrels

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Where is the Karabelas family from?

You can see how Karabelas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karabelas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karabelas family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Karabelas's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Karabelas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karabelas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karabelas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Partner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karabelas. 50% of Karabelas men worked as a Partner. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Partner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Karabelas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karabelas 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Karabelas. 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 71 military records available for the last name Karabelas. For the veterans among your Karabelas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karabelas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Karabelas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Karabelas in 1965 was 80, and 91 in 2003.

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