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Karrle Family History

Karrle 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: Karre, Karle, Barre, Harle, Karl, Kale, Wardle, Markle, Kahre, Karoly

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Where is the Karrle family from?

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

What did your Karrle ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Karrle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karrle 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Karrle. 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 5 military records available for the last name Karrle. For the veterans among your Karrle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karrle lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Karrle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Karrle in 1982 was 60, and 88 in 2001.

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