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Kalba Family History

Kalba 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: Kaba, Alba, Kalb, Kalka, Kala, Kolba, Kalra, Kalla, Kalman, Sala

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Where is the Kalba family from?

You can see how Kalba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalba family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalba families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Kalba families living in Alberta. This was about 88% of all the recorded Kalba's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kalba families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalba 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 Kalba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, General Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kalba. 50% of Kalba men worked as a General Machinist.

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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

  • General Machinist
    50%
  • Window Cleaner
    50%

What Kalba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Kalba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalba 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Kalba. 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 45 military records available for the last name Kalba. For the veterans among your Kalba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalba lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Kalba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kalba in 1969 was 65, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kalba

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalba 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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