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Karlak Family History

Karlak 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: Karlik, Karlin, Barak, Kaplan, Karas, Karman, Barlas, Karl, Karnik

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Where is the Karlak family from?

You can see how Karlak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karlak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Karlak families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Karlak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Karlak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karlak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karlak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karlak. 28% of Karlak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Karlak women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Draftsman
    12%
  • Solderer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Karlak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 590 census records available for the last name Karlak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karlak 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Karlak. 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 141 military records available for the last name Karlak. For the veterans among your Karlak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karlak lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Karlak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Karlak in 1959 was 41, and 87 in 2004.

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