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Kalen Family History

Kalen Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so named in Mecklenburg of Slavic origin. Altered form of German Kahlen.

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


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You can see how Kalen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kalen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kalen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kalen families in 1891.
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What did your Kalen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kalen. 100% of Kalen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kalen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalen 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 859 immigration records available for the last name Kalen. 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 456 military records available for the last name Kalen. For the veterans among your Kalen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kalen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kalen in 1963 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalen 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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