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Kalder Family History

Kalder 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: Kader, Calder, Alder, Halder, Kalmer, Kaller, Walder, Kalter, Kelder

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Where is the Kalder family from?

You can see how Kalder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kalder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kalder family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kalder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalder 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 Kalder ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Kalder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalder 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Kalder. 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 124 military records available for the last name Kalder. For the veterans among your Kalder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalder lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Kalder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kalder in 1967 was 81, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalder 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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