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Kaarlela Family History

Kaarlela 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: Saarela, Varela, Kardell, Karjala, Jarvela, Karpel, Korpela, Karmel

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Where is the Kaarlela family from?

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

What did your Kaarlela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Grocery Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaarlela. 60% of Kaarlela men worked as a Grocery 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

  • Grocery Salesman
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Kaarlela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaarlela 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Kaarlela. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kaarlela. For the veterans among your Kaarlela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaarlela lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Kaarlela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kaarlela in 1974 was 68, and 90 in 2002.

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