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Kalbus Family History

Kalbus 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: Kalmus, Kallus, Kalous, Albus, Kolbus, Malkus, Kalb, Klus, Kalis

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Where is the Kalbus family from?

You can see how Kalbus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalbus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalbus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 21 Kalbus families living in Wisconsin. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kalbus's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kalbus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalbus 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 Kalbus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalbus. 67% of Kalbus men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Kalbus women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kalbus were Tool Maker and 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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Tool Maker
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Student Nurse
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Kalbus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 686 census records available for the last name Kalbus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalbus 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Kalbus. 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 114 military records available for the last name Kalbus. For the veterans among your Kalbus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalbus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kalbus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kalbus in 1964 was 79, and 41 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalbus 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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