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Kahlsdorf Family History

Kahlsdorf 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: Kasdorf, Alsdorf, Walsdorf, Waldorf, Zielsdorf, Kaldor, Gilsdorf

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Where is the Kahlsdorf family from?

You can see how Kahlsdorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahlsdorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kahlsdorf family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kahlsdorf's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kahlsdorf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kahlsdorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kahlsdorf ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kahlsdorf ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Kahlsdorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahlsdorf 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Kahlsdorf. 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 43 military records available for the last name Kahlsdorf. For the veterans among your Kahlsdorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahlsdorf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Kahlsdorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kahlsdorf in 1963 was 82, and 58 in 1998.

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