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Karlins Family History

Karlins 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: Karlin, Carlin, Kalina, Harling, Darling, Carline, Carlino, Karlik

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Where is the Karlins family from?

You can see how Karlins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karlins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karlins family living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Karlins's in USA. Colorado and 2 other states had the highest population of Karlins families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karlins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karlins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karlins. 34% of Karlins men worked as a Lawyer. .

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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

  • Lawyer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Karlins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karlins 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Karlins. 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 11 military records available for the last name Karlins. For the veterans among your Karlins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karlins lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Karlins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Karlins in 1969 was 83, and 85 in 2004.

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