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Kalks Family History

Kalks 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: Kalka, Kalk, Kalis, Kalas, Kales, Sales, Karas, Banks, Kaake, Kakos

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Where is the Kalks family from?

You can see how Kalks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalks family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kalks families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Kalks family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalks's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kalks families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalks surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Kalks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalks 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Kalks. 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 26 military records available for the last name Kalks. For the veterans among your Kalks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalks lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Kalks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kalks in 1970 was 79, and 99 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalks 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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