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Karolle Family History

Karolle 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: Kroll, Karoly, Karol, Karle, Carollo, Rolle, Carolla, Caroll, Tarolli

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Where is the Karolle family from?

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

What did your Karolle ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Karolle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karolle 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Karolle. 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 13 military records available for the last name Karolle. For the veterans among your Karolle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karolle lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2002, in the United States, Karolle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Karolle in 1990 was 60, and 87 in 2002.

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