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Kaleel Family History

Kaleel Surname Meaning

Arabic: variant of Khalil. Bearers of this surname are mostly Christians. Compare Kalil.

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


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Where is the Kaleel family from?

You can see how Kaleel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaleel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kaleel families living in California. This was about 13% of all the recorded Kaleel's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Kaleel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaleel 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 Kaleel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaleel. 48% of Kaleel men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Kaleel women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaleel were Clerk and Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    48%
  • Proprietor
    24%
  • Peddler
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Kaleel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Kaleel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaleel 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Kaleel. 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 203 military records available for the last name Kaleel. For the veterans among your Kaleel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaleel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kaleel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kaleel in 1956 was 57, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaleel 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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