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Kalwig Family History

Kalwig 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: Kallio, Kalin, Kalis, Alwin, Kallin, Kallis, Kulig, Helwig, Altig

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Where is the Kalwig family from?

You can see how Kalwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalwig family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Kalwig families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kalwig's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Kalwig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalwig 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 Kalwig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter joiner was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kalwig. 100% of Kalwig men worked as a Carpenter joiner.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter joiner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Kalwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalwig 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Kalwig. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kalwig. For the veterans among your Kalwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalwig lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalwig 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kalwig

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