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Kalita Family History

Kalita Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of Kaleta. Indian (Assam): Kshatriya name of unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Kalita family from?

You can see how Kalita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalita family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Kalita families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Kalita family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalita's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kalita families in 1901.
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What did your Kalita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalita. 40% of Kalita men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Kalita women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kalita were Helper and Waitress.

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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
    40%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Helper
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Sewine Machine
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kalita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalita 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 633 immigration records available for the last name Kalita. 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 342 military records available for the last name Kalita. For the veterans among your Kalita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalita lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kalita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kalita in 1960 was 60, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalita 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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