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Kalchoff Family History

Kalchoff 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: Kallhoff, Kalthoff, Aschoff, Karhoff, Althoff, Kolthoff, Waychoff

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Where is the Kalchoff family from?

You can see how Kalchoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalchoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kalchoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kalchoff family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kalchoff's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Kalchoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalchoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Kalchoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Kalchoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalchoff 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Kalchoff. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kalchoff. For the veterans among your Kalchoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalchoff lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1987, in the United States, Kalchoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kalchoff in 1956 was 52, and 76 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalchoff 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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