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Kalvelage Family History

Kalvelage 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: Salvage, Wallace, Savage, Lavelle, Kallay, Kavanagh, Kivela, Favela

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Where is the Kalvelage family from?

You can see how Kalvelage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalvelage family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalvelage families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kalvelage families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kalvelage's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kalvelage families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalvelage 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 Kalvelage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalvelage. 29% of Kalvelage men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Kalvelage women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kalvelage were Farmer and Bookkeeper.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%

What Kalvelage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 749 census records available for the last name Kalvelage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalvelage 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Kalvelage. 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 235 military records available for the last name Kalvelage. For the veterans among your Kalvelage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalvelage lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kalvelage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kalvelage in 1963 was 43, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kalvelage

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalvelage 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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