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Kahaley Family History

Kahaley Surname 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: Kahley, Mahaley, Kanaley, Whaley, Kackley, Kahanek, Ramaley, Kahler

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Where is the Kahaley family from?

You can see how Kahaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahaley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kahaley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Kahaley families living in Maine. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kahaley's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Kahaley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Kahaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahaley 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Kahaley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Kahaley. For the veterans among your Kahaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahaley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1979, in the United States, Kahaley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kahaley in 1968 was 68, and 71 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kahaley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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