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Kalles Family History

Kalles Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Valles, Balles, Kaller, Galles, Salles, Kallen, Kallas, Alles, Kallus

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Where is the Kalles family from?

You can see how Kalles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalles family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kalles families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Kalles family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalles's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Kalles families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalles 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 Kalles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalles. 43% of Kalles men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kalles women worked as a 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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Kalles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Kalles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalles 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Kalles. 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 100 military records available for the last name Kalles. For the veterans among your Kalles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalles lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kalles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kalles in 1966 was 73, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalles 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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