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Kahlin Family History

Kahlin 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: Karlin, Ahlin, Kalin, Sahlin, Kallin, Kaelin, Dahlin, Wahlin, Kaplin

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Where is the Kahlin family from?

You can see how Kahlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kahlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kahlin families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kahlin's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Kahlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kahlin 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 Kahlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kahlin. 100% of Kahlin women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Kahlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Kahlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahlin 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Kahlin. 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 61 military records available for the last name Kahlin. For the veterans among your Kahlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahlin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Kahlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kahlin in 1965 was 78, and 25 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kahlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kahlin 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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