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Kalia Family History

Kalia Surname Meaning

Indian and Pakistani: Brahmin and Muslim name of unexplained etymology.

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


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You can see how Kalia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kalia families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kalia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kalia families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Kalia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalia 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Kalia. 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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There are 45 military records available for the last name Kalia. For the veterans among your Kalia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalia lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Kalia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kalia in 1986 was 46, and 49 in 2004.

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