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Kalinin Family History

Kalinin Surname Meaning

Russian: patronymic from the male personal name Kalina a hypocoristic of Kal(l)inik from Greek Kallinikos derived from kallos ‘beauty’ and nike ‘victory’

hence meaning ‘beautiful victory’.

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


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Where is the Kalinin family from?

You can see how Kalinin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalinin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalinin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Kalinin families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalinin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kalinin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalinin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kalinin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kalinin. 60% of Kalinin 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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Kalinin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalinin 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Kalinin. 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 99 military records available for the last name Kalinin. For the veterans among your Kalinin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalinin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kalinin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kalinin in 1964 was 85, and 69 in 2004.

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