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Kalif Family History

Kalif 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: Kalin, Kalis, Kalil, Karlin, Malik, Kai, Malin, Ali, Kalina, Kale

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Where is the Kalif family from?

You can see how Kalif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalif family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kalif families living in Massachusetts. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kalif's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kalif families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalif 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 Kalif ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kalif. 100% of Kalif men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Kalif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalif 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Kalif. 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 23 military records available for the last name Kalif. For the veterans among your Kalif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalif lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Kalif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kalif in 1974 was 82, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalif 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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