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Karlit Family History

Karlit 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, Karlik, Carlin, Karl, Karnik, Kallio, Kari, Kalin, Kalis

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Where is the Karlit family from?

You can see how Karlit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karlit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Karlit family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Karlit's in USA. New York had the highest population of Karlit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karlit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karlit ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Karlit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karlit 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Karlit. 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 7 military records available for the last name Karlit. For the veterans among your Karlit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karlit lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Karlit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Karlit in 1963 was 91, and 60 in 1997.

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