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Kalver Family History

Kalver 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: Kalmer, Kaller, Kalter, Calver, Kaler, Palmer, Kaiser, Alger, Keller

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Where is the Kalver family from?

You can see how Kalver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalver family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalver families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Kalver families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalver's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Kalver families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalver 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 Kalver ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Kalver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Kalver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalver 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Kalver. 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 31 military records available for the last name Kalver. For the veterans among your Kalver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalver lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kalver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kalver in 1963 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalver 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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