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Kalemba Family History

Kalemba Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of Kalęba a nickname from dialect kalęba ‘scraggy old cow’.

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


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Where is the Kalemba family from?

You can see how Kalemba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalemba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Kalemba families living in Illinois. This was about 41% of all the recorded Kalemba's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kalemba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalemba 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 Kalemba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalemba. 46% of Kalemba men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kalemba women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kalemba were Machinist and Operator.

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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
    46%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Machine Operator
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Kalemba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Kalemba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalemba 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Kalemba. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 279 military records available for the last name Kalemba. For the veterans among your Kalemba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalemba lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kalemba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kalemba in 1955 was 54, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalemba 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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