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Kahelin Family History

Kahelin 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: Kaelin, Karlin, Helin, Ahlin, Gamelin, Kalin, Hagelin, Schelin

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Where is the Kahelin family from?

You can see how Kahelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahelin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kahelin families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kahelin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kahelin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kahelin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kahelin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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What Kahelin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Kahelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahelin 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Kahelin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Kahelin. For the veterans among your Kahelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahelin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Kahelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kahelin in 1969 was 54, and 93 in 2004.

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