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Kalef Family History

Kalef 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: Kale, Kalen, Kaley, Kaler, Kales, Calef, Gale, Hale, Sales, Sale

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Where is the Kalef family from?

You can see how Kalef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalef family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kalef family living in New Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kalef's in USA. New Hampshire and 2 other states had the highest population of Kalef families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalef surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Kalef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalef 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Kalef. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kalef. For the veterans among your Kalef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalef lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Kalef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kalef in 1969 was 60, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalef 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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