Any Kalafut's out there love to hear from you
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my grandfather was joseph kalafut from poland, born in 1907, died in 1987. my mother is mary joyce kalafut sherman. he had many brothers and sisters. they lived in chicago for many years. email me for more info. ssherman1@iopener.net
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Hi Saw your message on the Web. I have been trying to find some information on Kalafut's. My husband's family think's it is of German origin. But a man I met from Frankfurt said it is not a German name. The Web shows many, many Kalafut's in the US. It appears it may be polish or Slovakian. What is your understanding of the heritage of the name. My husband's grandfather was Andrew Kalafut and was born in Chicago about 1900. I don't know his father's name. thanks!
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Just wanted to update my email if anyone would like to contact me. It is sherrysherman@webtv.net. My mother's name is Mary Joyce Sherman(Kalafut), Joseph's daughter. She can be contacted at joycesherman@webtv.net also. Thank you and good luck!
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My father was Michael Joseph Kalafut, born in Chicago in 1926 to Joseph Kalafut and Anna Noga (maiden). He was the youngest of eight, all siblings lived in the Chicago area, although I never met them all. What I do remember of the siblings is aunt Marge (Kaprel), aunt Marie, uncle Joe Kalafut. Hope this helps. My father had a son from his 1st marriage (Louis), and had four children from his second marriage (David, Diane, Donna, Dwayne).
My understanding of the heritage of the name has always been Bohemian. My grandparents (Joseph and Anna) were immigrants.
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My father was Michael Joseph Kalafut, born in Chicago in 1926 to Joseph Kalafut and Anna Noga (maiden). Michael was the youngest of eight, all siblings lived in the Chicago area, although I never met them all. What I do remember of the siblings is aunt Marge (Kaprel), aunt Marie, uncle Joe Kalafut. I wonder if my uncle Joe was your grandfather? Hope this helps.
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Hello Rlkdlk, Thank you for responding to my post. Kalafut is my married name and I am curious as to it's national origin. I have heard it is either German or Polish. I was surprised when you mentioned your family thought it was Boehmian. I sent your post to an elderly uncle in Chicago to see if he recognizes any names. I had heard that Kalafut is a common name in Chicago. thanks again. Grace
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I am from Kalafut lineage, which is confirmed to be from the Village of Maniowy in the former Spis County of the Austrian-Hungarian province of Galicia. It is now in the very south of Poland, with many Kalafut's still there.
So my Kalafut's are Slovaks (well, now Polish).
My great grandfather John Kalafut was the son of a Frank or Francisek. I don't know if John had any siblings -so would be interested to find out. John came here in 1911, and settled with wife Antonia in Passaic NJ then later Whippany NJ.
Best, Rusty
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Hi Rusty,
I have just learned that I have Kalafut blood too. My family is also from Maniowy. My 5th great grandfather was Szymon Kalafut. His son was Marcin Kalafut. Marcin married Katarzyna Bednarczyk. They had four children...Wojciech, Barbara, Andrej and Regina. Regina married Antoni Hagowski. Several of their children and grandchildren came to the US. Please contact me if you would like to exchange information.
Thanks Tom
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