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Kalli Family History

Kalli Surname Meaning

from the genitive case of the personal name Kallis from a reduced form of kallistos ‘best’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kalli family from?

You can see how Kalli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalli family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Kalli families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalli's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kalli families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kalli ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cook and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kalli. 100% of Kalli men worked as a Cook and 100% of Kalli women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cook
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Kalli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalli 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Kalli. 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 74 military records available for the last name Kalli. For the veterans among your Kalli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalli lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kalli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kalli in 1967 was 80, and 98 in 2004.

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