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Karlick Family History

Karlick 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: Garlick, Karlik, Karrick, Warlick, Karlin, Karnik, Kalich, Warwick

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Where is the Karlick family from?

You can see how Karlick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karlick family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Karlick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Karlick families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 19% of all the recorded Karlick's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Karlick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karlick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karlick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karlick. 40% of Karlick men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Karlick women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    40%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 787 census records available for the last name Karlick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karlick 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Karlick. 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 84 military records available for the last name Karlick. For the veterans among your Karlick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karlick lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Karlick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Karlick in 1964 was 66, and 89 in 2004.

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