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Kahla Family History

Kahla 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: Kala, Kapla, Kalla, Kahl, Kahle, Kaba, Sala, Kaplan, Falla, Ahl

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Where is the Kahla family from?

You can see how Kahla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahla family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kahla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kahla family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kahla's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Kahla families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kahla 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 Kahla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kahla. 65% of Kahla men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kahla women worked as a Sewer.

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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
    65%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    100%

What Kahla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 783 census records available for the last name Kahla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahla 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Kahla. 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 185 military records available for the last name Kahla. For the veterans among your Kahla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahla lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kahla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kahla in 1962 was 69, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kahla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kahla 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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