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Karalunas Family History

Karalunas 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, Markunas, Karlin, Karas, Barlas, Kalina, Barabas, Karabin

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Where is the Karalunas family from?

You can see how Karalunas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karalunas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Karalunas families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Karalunas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Karalunas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karalunas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karalunas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karalunas. 60% of Karalunas men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Miner
    40%
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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Karalunas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karalunas 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Karalunas. 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 75 military records available for the last name Karalunas. For the veterans among your Karalunas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karalunas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Karalunas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Karalunas in 1963 was 86, and 52 in 2004.

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