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Kahles Family History

Kahles 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, Ahles, Kales, Kohles, Kahley, Kahle, Sales, Kapler, Kale

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Where is the Kahles family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kahles. 35% of Kahles men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kahles women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kahles were Sheet Metal Worker and Clerk.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Kahles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kahles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahles 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Kahles. 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 230 military records available for the last name Kahles. For the veterans among your Kahles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahles lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kahles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kahles in 1963 was 78, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kahles 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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