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Kaalberg Family History

Kaalberg 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: Kalberg, Kallberg, Karlberg, Kolberg, Walberg, Sahlberg, Salberg

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Where is the Kaalberg family from?

You can see how Kaalberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaalberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaalberg families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kaalberg family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaalberg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kaalberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaalberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaalberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaalberg. 60% of Kaalberg men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Kaalberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaalberg 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Kaalberg. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kaalberg. For the veterans among your Kaalberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaalberg lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kaalberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kaalberg in 1951 was 73, and 64 in 2004.

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