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Kaleher Family History

Kaleher 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: Keleher, Klever, Kleber, Kalmer, Kaller, Kacher, Kleier, Klehr

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Where is the Kaleher family from?

You can see how Kaleher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaleher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaleher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Kaleher families living in Connecticut. This was about 34% of all the recorded Kaleher's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Kaleher families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Kaleher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaleher 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Kaleher. 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 61 military records available for the last name Kaleher. For the veterans among your Kaleher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaleher lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Kaleher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kaleher in 1967 was 83, and 69 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaleher 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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