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Kalama Family History

Kalama Surname Meaning

Hawaiian: unexplained. Kenyan: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Kalama family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kalama. 72% of Kalama men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    72%
  • Janitor
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kalama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalama 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Kalama. 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 235 military records available for the last name Kalama. For the veterans among your Kalama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalama lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kalama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kalama in 1955 was 55, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalama 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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