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Karlo Family History

Karlo 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: Karl, Karo, Sarlo, Karle, Carlo, Marlo, Karls, Karlin, Karp, Carro

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Where is the Karlo family from?

You can see how Karlo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karlo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Karlo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Karlo families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Karlo's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Karlo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karlo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karlo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karlo. 25% of Karlo men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Contract Miner
    25%
  • Butcher
    25%
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What Karlo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 912 census records available for the last name Karlo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karlo 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Karlo. 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 117 military records available for the last name Karlo. For the veterans among your Karlo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karlo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Karlo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Karlo in 1963 was 70, and 61 in 2004.

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