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Kaleman Family History

Kaleman 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: Kalman, Kallman, Kaseman, Kaltman, Aleman, Kalkman, Kleman, Keleman

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Where is the Kaleman family from?

You can see how Kaleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaleman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kaleman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Kaleman family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaleman's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Kaleman families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaleman 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 Kaleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaleman. 100% of Kaleman 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
    100%

What Kaleman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Kaleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaleman 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Kaleman. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kaleman. For the veterans among your Kaleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaleman lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1994, in the United States, Kaleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kaleman in 1976 was 80, and 87 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaleman 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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