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Karlet Family History

Karlet 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: Karlen, Karle, Barlet, Karlin, Garret, Barley, Mallet, Varley, Harle

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Where is the Karlet family from?

You can see how Karlet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karlet family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Karlet families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Karlet's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Karlet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karlet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karlet ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Karlet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karlet 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Karlet. 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 12 military records available for the last name Karlet. For the veterans among your Karlet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karlet lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Karlet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Karlet in 1966 was 61, and 90 in 2002.

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