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Kalbe Family History

Kalbe 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: Kale, Kalb, Kolbe, Gale, Kaba, Hale, Halse, Sale, Dale, Kibbe

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Where is the Kalbe family from?

You can see how Kalbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalbe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kalbe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Kalbe families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalbe's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Kalbe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalbe 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 Kalbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalbe. 35% of Kalbe men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kalbe women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kalbe were Salesman and Waitress.

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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
    35%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

What Kalbe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 872 census records available for the last name Kalbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalbe 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Kalbe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kalbe. For the veterans among your Kalbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalbe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kalbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kalbe in 1967 was 86, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kalbe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalbe 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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