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Kalifa Family History

Kalifa 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: Kalina, Khalifa, Kalita, Kamiya, Kalista, Kalich, Aliff, Kalka

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Kalifa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalifa 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Kalifa. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kalifa. For the veterans among your Kalifa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalifa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Kalifa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kalifa in 1966 was 89, and 85 in 2000.

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