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Kalife Family History

Kalife 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: Kalina, Kale, Khalifa, Kalich, Aliff, Maline, Kalin, Kalis, Balfe

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Where is the Kalife family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalife surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kalife ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Presser
    100%
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Kalife. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalife 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Kalife. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kalife. For the veterans among your Kalife ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalife lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kalife life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kalife in 1965 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

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