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Kalefsky Family History

Kalefsky 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: Kanevsky, Zalesky, Salesky, Kamensky, Kalinsky, Malesky, Zaleski

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Where is the Kalefsky family from?

You can see how Kalefsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalefsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kalefsky families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kalefsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kalefsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalefsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kalefsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kalefsky. 100% of Kalefsky women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Kalefsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalefsky 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Kalefsky. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kalefsky. For the veterans among your Kalefsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalefsky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kalefsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kalefsky in 1964 was 67, and 90 in 2004.

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