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Khalif Family History

Khalif Surname Meaning

Somali: from a Somali Muslim personal name an equivalent of Arabic Khalifa. It is also found in Kenya and Djibouti.

Note: Since Somalis traditionally do not have hereditary surnames this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


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You can see how Khalif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Khalif family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Khalif family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Khalif's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Khalif families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Khalif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Khalif 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Khalif. 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 27 military records available for the last name Khalif. For the veterans among your Khalif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Khalif lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Khalif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Khalif in 1984 was 56, and 60 in 2001.

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