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Kalfus Family History

Kalfus 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, Kalfas, Kallus, Kalous, Malkus, Kalafut, Klus, Kalis, Kaus

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Where is the Kalfus family from?

You can see how Kalfus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalfus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kalfus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Kalfus families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalfus's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Kalfus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalfus 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 Kalfus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalfus. 31% of Kalfus men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Kalfus women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kalfus were Contractor and Maid.

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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

  • Salesman
    31%
  • Porter
    31%
  • Proprietor
    24%
  • Contractor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Kalfus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kalfus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalfus 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Kalfus. 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 229 military records available for the last name Kalfus. For the veterans among your Kalfus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalfus lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Kalfus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kalfus in 1951 was 42, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalfus 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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