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Kahlen Family History

Kahlen Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Kahl. habitational name from either of two places so named in northern Germany.

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


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Where is the Kahlen family from?

You can see how Kahlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahlen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kahlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Kahlen families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kahlen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Kahlen families in 1891.
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What did your Kahlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kahlen. 47% of Kahlen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kahlen 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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Kahlen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Kahlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahlen 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Kahlen. 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 205 military records available for the last name Kahlen. For the veterans among your Kahlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahlen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Kahlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kahlen in 1968 was 64, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kahlen 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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