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Kalbaugh Family History

Kalbaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kalbach.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kalbaugh family from?

You can see how Kalbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalbaugh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kalbaugh families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kalbaugh family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kalbaugh's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kalbaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalbaugh 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 Kalbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalbaugh. 42% of Kalbaugh men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Kalbaugh women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kalbaugh were Clerk and Maid.

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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
    42%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Maid
    25%

What Kalbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kalbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalbaugh 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Kalbaugh. 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 355 military records available for the last name Kalbaugh. For the veterans among your Kalbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalbaugh lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kalbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kalbaugh in 1965 was 70, and 70 in 2004.

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