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Kalch Family History

Kalch 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: Balch, Kalich, Kelch, Karch, Kasch, Katch, Walch, Kach, March, Bach

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Where is the Kalch family from?

You can see how Kalch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Kalch families living in New York. This was about 57% of all the recorded Kalch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kalch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalch 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 Kalch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kalch. 78% of Kalch men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    78%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Kalch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Kalch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalch 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Kalch. 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 172 military records available for the last name Kalch. For the veterans among your Kalch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalch lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Kalch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kalch in 1968 was 56, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kalch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalch 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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