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Kalhoun Family History

Kalhoun 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: Kahoun, Calhoun, Baloun, Kalous, Calhoon, Kalman, Alton, Tallon

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Where is the Kalhoun family from?

You can see how Kalhoun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalhoun family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kalhoun family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalhoun's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kalhoun families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Kalhoun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalhoun 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Kalhoun. 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 15 military records available for the last name Kalhoun. For the veterans among your Kalhoun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalhoun lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Kalhoun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kalhoun in 1969 was 79, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalhoun 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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