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Kalbes Family History

Kalbes 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: Kales, Kalmes, Sales, Kabel, Kamber, Valdes, Kale, Valles, Balles

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Where is the Kalbes family from?

You can see how Kalbes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalbes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kalbes family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kalbes's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Kalbes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalbes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kalbes ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Kalbes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalbes 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kalbes. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kalbes. For the veterans among your Kalbes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalbes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Kalbes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kalbes in 1965 was 80, and 87 in 2001.

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