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Kalafus Family History

Kalafus 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: Kalafut, Kalmus, Kalfas, Kalas, Kallus, Kalous, Klaus, Karas, Salas

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Where is the Kalafus family from?

You can see how Kalafus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalafus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kalafus families living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kalafus's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Kalafus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalafus 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 Kalafus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kalafus. 100% of Kalafus women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Kalafus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalafus 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Kalafus. 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 54 military records available for the last name Kalafus. For the veterans among your Kalafus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalafus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kalafus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kalafus in 1967 was 53, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kalafus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalafus 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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