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Kalla Family History

Kalla Surname Meaning

Hungarian, Czech, and Polish: variant of Kala and in North America probably also an altered form of this.

The surname Kalla of Polish and Czech origin is also found in Germany.

Indian (Kashmir): Brahmin name of unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Kalla family from?

You can see how Kalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalla family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kalla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kalla family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalla's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kalla families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalla 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 Kalla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalla. 19% of Kalla men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Kalla women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kalla were Truck Driver and Owner.

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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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Assembler
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Operator
    29%
  • Owner
    29%

What Kalla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalla 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 619 immigration records available for the last name Kalla. 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 669 military records available for the last name Kalla. For the veterans among your Kalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalla lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kalla in 1962 was 75, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalla 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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