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Kalbow Family History

Kalbow 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: Callow, Ballow, Talbot, Kellow, Kalb, Falbo, Albo, Balow, Karow

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Where is the Kalbow family from?

You can see how Kalbow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalbow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalbow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kalbow family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalbow's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kalbow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalbow 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 Kalbow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kalbow. 34% of Kalbow men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Apprentice
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Kalbow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 659 census records available for the last name Kalbow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalbow 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Kalbow. 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 92 military records available for the last name Kalbow. For the veterans among your Kalbow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalbow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kalbow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kalbow in 1964 was 34, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kalbow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalbow 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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