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Kalff Family History

Kalff 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: Alff, Kale, Koff, Kalb, Kalan, Aliff, Kalka, Karpf, Kampf, Kalk

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Where is the Kalff family from?

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

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kalff. 100% of Kalff men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Kalff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalff 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Kalff. 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 65 military records available for the last name Kalff. For the veterans among your Kalff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kalff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kalff in 1964 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalff 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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