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Kalwas Family History

Kalwas 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: Kalfas, Kallas, Kalas, Pallas, Kalman, Karas, Dallas, Salas, Kallay

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Where is the Kalwas family from?

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

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kalwas. 100% of Kalwas men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Kalwas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalwas 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Kalwas. 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 32 military records available for the last name Kalwas. For the veterans among your Kalwas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalwas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Kalwas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kalwas in 1966 was 72, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalwas 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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