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Karalas Family History

Karalas 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: Karalis, Karas, Barlas, Barabas, Kardas, Karjala, Kallas, Karras

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Where is the Karalas family from?

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

What did your Karalas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Karalas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karalas 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Karalas. 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 4 military records available for the last name Karalas. For the veterans among your Karalas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karalas lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1975, in the United States, Karalas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Karalas in 1971 was 81, and 47 in 1975.

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