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Kaljian Family History

Kaljian 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: Kalajian, Kalman, Kalan, Kalin, Kallman, Kallin, Kilian, Balian

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Where is the Kaljian family from?

You can see how Kaljian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaljian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kaljian families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kaljian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kaljian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaljian 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 Kaljian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and Hairdresser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaljian. 100% of Kaljian men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Kaljian women worked as a Hairdresser.

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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

  • Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hairdresser
    100%

What Kaljian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Kaljian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaljian 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Kaljian. 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 71 military records available for the last name Kaljian. For the veterans among your Kaljian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaljian lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Kaljian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kaljian in 1967 was 73, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaljian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaljian 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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