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Kalpin Family History

Kalpin 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, Kolpin, Halpin, Kallin, Galpin, Calpin, Karlin, Kalman, Albin

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Where is the Kalpin family from?

You can see how Kalpin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalpin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kalpin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kalpin family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kalpin's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Kalpin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalpin 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 Kalpin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalpin. 42% of Kalpin men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kalpin women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kalpin were Manager and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Manager
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    34%
  • Butter Wrapper
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Kalpin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 910 census records available for the last name Kalpin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalpin 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Kalpin. 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 94 military records available for the last name Kalpin. For the veterans among your Kalpin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalpin lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kalpin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kalpin in 1959 was 50, and 99 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kalpin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalpin 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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