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Kahalley Family History

Kahalley Name 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: Halley, Lavalley, Kahley, Mahaley, Kanaley, Whalley, Hanley, Hawley

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Where is the Kahalley family from?

You can see how Kahalley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahalley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kahalley family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kahalley's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Kahalley families in 1920.
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What did your Kahalley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kahalley. 50% of Kahalley men worked as an Owner and 60% of Kahalley women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kahalley were Clerk and Salesman. .

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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 1940

  • Owner
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Kahalley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahalley 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Kahalley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Kahalley. For the veterans among your Kahalley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahalley lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Kahalley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kahalley in 1959 was 57, and 76 in 2003.

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