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Kahlein Family History

Kahlein 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: Karlin, Klein, Schlein, Dahlen, Ahlin, Kalin, Kalen, Kallen, Sahlin

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Where is the Kahlein family from?

You can see how Kahlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahlein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kahlein families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Kahlein's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Kahlein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kahlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kahlein ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Gardner
    100%
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What Kahlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Kahlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahlein 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kahlein. 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 8 military records available for the last name Kahlein. For the veterans among your Kahlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahlein lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1978, in the United States, Kahlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kahlein in 1972 was 90, and 84 in 1978.

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