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Kalinka Family History

Kalinka 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, Klink, Kalista, Kalka, Kalinski, Malina, Kalin, Glinka

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Where is the Kalinka family from?

You can see how Kalinka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalinka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kalinka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Kalinka families living in Ohio. This was about 18% of all the recorded Kalinka's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kalinka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalinka 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 Kalinka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalinka. 45% of Kalinka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kalinka women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    45%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kalinka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Kalinka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalinka 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Kalinka. 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 Kalinka. For the veterans among your Kalinka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalinka lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Kalinka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kalinka in 1957 was 43, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kalinka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalinka 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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