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Kahlar Family History

Kahlar 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: Kahler, Kalar, Kaplan, Kaspar, Kapler, Klar, Kadar, Kallay, Kamler

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Where is the Kahlar family from?

You can see how Kahlar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahlar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kahlar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kahlar families living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Kahlar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kahlar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kahlar 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 Kahlar ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Kahlar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Kahlar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahlar 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kahlar. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kahlar. For the veterans among your Kahlar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahlar lifespan?

Average Kahlar life expectancy in 2002 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kahlar 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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