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Kahlbaum Family History

Kahlbaum 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: Wallbaum, Mahlum, Kalbach, Kienbaum, Wellbaum, Stalbaum, Elbaum

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Where is the Kahlbaum family from?

You can see how Kahlbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahlbaum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kahlbaum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kahlbaum families living in Iowa. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kahlbaum's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Kahlbaum families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Kahlbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahlbaum 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Kahlbaum. 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 72 military records available for the last name Kahlbaum. For the veterans among your Kahlbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahlbaum lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Kahlbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kahlbaum in 1969 was 95, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kahlbaum 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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