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Kahlig Family History

Kahlig 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: Wahlig, Karlin, Kallio, Dahling, Ahlin, Kohli, Karlik, Kalin, Kalis

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Where is the Kahlig family from?

You can see how Kahlig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahlig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kahlig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Kahlig families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kahlig's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kahlig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kahlig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kahlig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kahlig. 60% of Kahlig men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kahlig women worked as a Farm Labor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farming
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    100%

What Kahlig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Kahlig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahlig 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Kahlig. 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 165 military records available for the last name Kahlig. For the veterans among your Kahlig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahlig lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kahlig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kahlig in 1965 was 79, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kahlig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kahlig 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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