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Kahlert Family History

Kahlert 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, Ahlert, Wahlert, Kapler, Kamler, Zahler, Dahler, Kaller

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Where is the Kahlert family from?

You can see how Kahlert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahlert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kahlert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Kahlert families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kahlert's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Kahlert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kahlert 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 Kahlert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kahlert. 19% of Kahlert men worked as a Proprietor and 60% of Kahlert women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kahlert were Laborer and Nurse.

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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

  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Nurse
    20%

What Kahlert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kahlert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahlert 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 637 immigration records available for the last name Kahlert. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kahlert. For the veterans among your Kahlert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahlert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kahlert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kahlert in 1962 was 57, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kahlert 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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