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Kalayian Family History

Kalayian 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: Kalajian, Kazarian, Klayman, Kalman, Saladin, Balaban, Narayan

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Where is the Kalayian family from?

You can see how Kalayian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalayian family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Kalayian family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalayian's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Kalayian families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalayian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Kalayian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalayian 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Kalayian. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kalayian. For the veterans among your Kalayian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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