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Kalivas Family History

Kalivas Surname Meaning

Greek: topographic name for someone living in a hut from kaliva ‘hut’ (classical Greek kalybē).

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


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Where is the Kalivas family from?

You can see how Kalivas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalivas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kalivas families living in Massachusetts. This was about 21% of all the recorded Kalivas's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kalivas families in 1920.
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What did your Kalivas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kalivas. 34% of Kalivas men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Shoemaker
    27%
  • Counterman
    14%
  • Grocer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Kalivas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalivas 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Kalivas. 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 192 military records available for the last name Kalivas. For the veterans among your Kalivas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalivas lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kalivas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kalivas in 1955 was 59, and 37 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalivas 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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