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Kalkwarf Family History

Kalkwarf Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: topographic name for someone who lived by a wharf or yard where lime was burned or shipped from kalk ‘chalk lime’.

It refers to the geographical location of individuals, specifically relating to their proximity to these lime-related industries.

The term incorporates elements indicating both the material and the location, merging them into a single identification.

Such names often reflect the occupations or activities associated with the area, showcasing the importance of lime in construction and other uses.

This kind of nomenclature provides historical insight into the cultural and economic practices of the time.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kalkwarf family from?

You can see how Kalkwarf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalkwarf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalkwarf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Kalkwarf families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalkwarf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kalkwarf families in 1880.
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What did your Kalkwarf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalkwarf. 49% of Kalkwarf men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kalkwarf 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Kalkwarf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 687 census records available for the last name Kalkwarf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalkwarf 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Kalkwarf. 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 77 military records available for the last name Kalkwarf. For the veterans among your Kalkwarf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalkwarf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kalkwarf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kalkwarf in 1963 was 81, and 81 in 2004.

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