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Kaleth Family History

Kaleth 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: Kaleta, Kluth, Kale, Kamath, Kalich, Saleh, Kalen, Halseth, Paeth

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Where is the Kaleth family from?

You can see how Kaleth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaleth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Kaleth families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaleth's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kaleth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaleth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaleth ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Kaleth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaleth 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Kaleth. 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 27 military records available for the last name Kaleth. For the veterans among your Kaleth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaleth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kaleth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kaleth in 1963 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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