This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Kalkes family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Kalkes Family History

Kalkes 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: Kales, Kalmes, Walkes, Sales, Kaake, Kakos, Valdes, Kale, Walker

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Kalkes family from?

You can see how Kalkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalkes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalkes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Kalkes families living in Minnesota. This was about 63% of all the recorded Kalkes's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kalkes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalkes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Kalkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalkes. 100% of Kalkes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kalkes women worked as a Waitress.

View Census Data for Kalkes | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Kalkes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Kalkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalkes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Kalkes

Passenger Lists

There are 13 immigration records available for the last name Kalkes. 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.

View all Kalkes immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Kalkes. For the veterans among your Kalkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kalkes military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kalkes family history

Discover More

What is the average Kalkes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Kalkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kalkes in 1966 was 80, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kalkes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalkes 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kalkes family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial