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Kalejta Family History

Kalejta 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: Kaleta, Kalista, Walenta, Kalata, Valenta, Kalemba, Kalita, Paletta

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Where is the Kalejta family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kalejta. 100% of Kalejta 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
    100%

What Kalejta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Kalejta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalejta 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Kalejta. 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 61 military records available for the last name Kalejta. For the veterans among your Kalejta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalejta lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Kalejta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Kalejta in 1962 was 53, and 70 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kalejta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalejta 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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