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Kallar Family History

Kallar 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: Kallay, Kaller, Kalmar, Kallas, Kalar, Allar, Kollar, Kellar, Kalla

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Where is the Kallar family from?

You can see how Kallar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kallar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kallar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Kallar family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kallar's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Kallar families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kallar 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 Kallar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kallar. 100% of Kallar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kallar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 797 census records available for the last name Kallar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kallar 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Kallar. 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 62 military records available for the last name Kallar. For the veterans among your Kallar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kallar lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Kallar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kallar in 1984 was 43, and 94 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kallar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kallar 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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