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Kalbfleish Family History

Kalbfleish 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: Kalbfleisch, Dalgleish, Kallis, Kalish, Halbleib, Colflesh, Galbraith

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Where is the Kalbfleish family from?

You can see how Kalbfleish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalbfleish family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalbfleish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kalbfleish family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalbfleish's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kalbfleish families in 1891.
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What did your Kalbfleish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalbfleish. 60% of Kalbfleish men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kalbfleish women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Kalbfleish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 816 census records available for the last name Kalbfleish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalbfleish 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Kalbfleish. 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 45 military records available for the last name Kalbfleish. For the veterans among your Kalbfleish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalbfleish lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Kalbfleish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kalbfleish in 1963 was 64, and 58 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalbfleish 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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