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Kalkofen Family History

Kalkofen Surname 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: Halonen, Kyllonen, Kalen, Kallen, Karvonen, Salonen, Kallsen

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Where is the Kalkofen family from?

You can see how Kalkofen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalkofen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalkofen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Kalkofen families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalkofen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kalkofen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalkofen 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 Kalkofen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kalkofen. 50% of Kalkofen men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Kalkofen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Kalkofen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalkofen 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Kalkofen. 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 252 military records available for the last name Kalkofen. For the veterans among your Kalkofen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalkofen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kalkofen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kalkofen in 1965 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kalkofen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalkofen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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