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Karlsberg Family History

Karlsberg 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: Karlberg, Kalberg, Carlberg, Kallberg, Kolberg, Walberg, Kallenberg

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Where is the Karlsberg family from?

You can see how Karlsberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karlsberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Karlsberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Karlsberg families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Karlsberg's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Karlsberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Karlsberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Karlsberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Karlsberg. 67% of Karlsberg men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Karlsberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karlsberg 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Karlsberg. 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 63 military records available for the last name Karlsberg. For the veterans among your Karlsberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karlsberg lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Karlsberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Karlsberg in 1955 was 61, and 67 in 2004.

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