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Kalaf Family History

Kalaf 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: Kalan, Kala, Khalaf, Kalas, Kalal, Kalar, Kaba, Kalman, Sala, Kaplan

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Where is the Kalaf family from?

You can see how Kalaf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalaf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kalaf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kalaf families living in Indiana. This was about 30% of all the recorded Kalaf's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kalaf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalaf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kalaf ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Merchant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Kalaf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalaf 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Kalaf. 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 51 military records available for the last name Kalaf. For the veterans among your Kalaf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalaf lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kalaf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kalaf in 1963 was 73, and 82 in 2003.

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