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Kalna Family History

Kalna 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: Kalina, Kalka, Kala, Kalra, Kana, Kalla, Kang, Kaba, Kan, Kalman

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Where is the Kalna family from?

You can see how Kalna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalna family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kalna family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalna's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kalna families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalna 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 Kalna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalna. 40% of Kalna men worked as a Miner and 100% of Kalna women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Miner
    40%
  • Finisher
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Merchant
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Kalna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 478 census records available for the last name Kalna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalna 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Kalna. 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 89 military records available for the last name Kalna. For the veterans among your Kalna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalna lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Kalna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kalna in 1960 was 46, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalna 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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