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Kali Family History

Kali 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: Kai, Ali, Kale, Kari, Wali, Kalb, Kalk, Kala, Kalin, Bali

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Where is the Kali family from?

You can see how Kali families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kali family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kali families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kali family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kali's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kali families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kali 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 Kali ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kali. 50% of Kali men worked as a Printer and 50% of Kali women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kali were Carpenter and Finisher.

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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

  • Printer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Finisher
    50%

What Kali family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kali. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kali 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Kali. 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 840 military records available for the last name Kali. For the veterans among your Kali ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kali lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kali life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kali in 1962 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kali

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kali 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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