Ansis Karklis (1896–1950)
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- Born
- 1896 in Zvarde, Latvia
- Died
- 1950 in Charlestown WV
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Ansis Karklis born? 1896 in Zvarde, Latvia.
When did Ansis Karklis die? 1950 in Charlestown WV.
Life story
Ansis Karklis (1896–1950) was born in 1896 in Zvarde, Latvia, and died in 1950 in Charlestown WV, at about age 54. A cemetery record documents Ansis's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ansis's life.
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The world Ansis lived through
1898 · age 2 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1906 · age 10 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1914 · age 18 — World War I began
1920 · age 24 — Women won the right to vote in the United States
1933 · age 37 — Prohibition ended in the United States
1939 · age 43 — World War II began in Europe
1945 · age 49 — World War II ended
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When was Ansis Karklis born?
Ansis Karklis was born in 1896 in Zvarde, Latvia.
Where was Ansis Karklis born?
Ansis Karklis was born in Zvarde, Latvia.
When did Ansis Karklis die?
Ansis Karklis died in 1950 in Charlestown WV.
Where did Ansis Karklis die?
Ansis Karklis died in Charlestown WV.
How old was Ansis Karklis at the time of death?
Ansis Karklis was about 54 years old.
Where is Ansis Karklis buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ansis's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ansis Karklis was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Ansis was born.
Who was president when Ansis Karklis died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Ansis died.
What generation was Ansis Karklis part of?
Born in 1896, Ansis Karklis was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Ansis Karklis's lifetime?
During Ansis's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 2); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 12); World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world (1918, age 22); Prohibition ended in the United States (1933, age 37); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 45); the Korean War began (1950, age 54).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ansis Karklis?
Federal censuses taken during Ansis's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950.
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Birth
1896
Zvarde, Latvia
Death
1950
Charlestown WV
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