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Kalena Family History

Kalena 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: Kalina, Kalen, Kaleta, Malena, Kale, Kamen, Melena, Cadena, Kalan

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Where is the Kalena family from?

You can see how Kalena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalena family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalena families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Kalena families living in Ohio. This was about 45% of all the recorded Kalena's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kalena families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalena 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 Kalena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalena. 50% of Kalena men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kalena women worked as a Beautician. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kalena were Miner and Secretary.

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Miner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Kalena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 642 census records available for the last name Kalena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalena 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Kalena. 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 55 military records available for the last name Kalena. For the veterans among your Kalena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalena lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kalena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kalena in 1955 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalena 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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