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Kalkhof Family History

Kalkhof 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: Kallhoff, Kalthoff, Kakos, Valko, Kallio, Kalka, Kalk, Kerkhoff

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Where is the Kalkhof family from?

You can see how Kalkhof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalkhof family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalkhof families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Kalkhof families living in New Jersey. This was about 59% of all the recorded Kalkhof's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kalkhof families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalkhof 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 Kalkhof ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pumper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kalkhof. 50% of Kalkhof men worked as a Pumper.

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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

  • Pumper
    50%
  • Foreman
    50%

What Kalkhof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 393 census records available for the last name Kalkhof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalkhof 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 Kalkhof. 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 236 military records available for the last name Kalkhof. For the veterans among your Kalkhof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalkhof lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Kalkhof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kalkhof in 1961 was 56, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kalkhof

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalkhof 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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