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Kalo Family History

Kalo Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Kaló): occupational name in the cloth-making industry for a fuller from kal kall ‘full (cloth)’.

It refers to the process of flattening rough cloth by beating it with an implement.

This profession was essential in the textile industry, contributing to the quality and finish of the fabric.

The term reflects the specific technique used to treat the cloth, emphasizing expertise in fabric preparation.

Overall, Kaló highlights the cultural importance of textile work in Hungarian heritage.

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


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Where is the Kalo family from?

You can see how Kalo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kalo family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalo's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kalo families in 1891.
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What did your Kalo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalo. 40% of Kalo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kalo women worked as a Teacher.

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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%
  • Coal Miner
    20%
  • Craneman
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 798 census records available for the last name Kalo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalo 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 516 immigration records available for the last name Kalo. 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 340 military records available for the last name Kalo. For the veterans among your Kalo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kalo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kalo in 1962 was 82, and 83 in 2004.

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