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Kald Family History

Kald 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: Kale, Wald, Bald, Kalb, Kalk, Kala, Hald, Kall, Kalp, Kalt

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Where is the Kald family from?

You can see how Kald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kald family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kald families living in Maine. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kald's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Kald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kald ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Kald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kald 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Kald. 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 28 military records available for the last name Kald. For the veterans among your Kald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kald lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Kald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kald in 1967 was 64, and 73 in 1992.

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