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Kallberg Family History

Kallberg Surname Meaning

Swedish (Källberg): ornamental name from källa ‘spring source’ + berg ‘mountain hill’.

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


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Where is the Kallberg family from?

You can see how Kallberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kallberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kallberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Kallberg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kallberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kallberg families in 1891.
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What did your Kallberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kallberg. 21% of Kallberg men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kallberg women worked as a Telephone Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kallberg were Carpenter and 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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kallberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kallberg 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kallberg. 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 230 military records available for the last name Kallberg. For the veterans among your Kallberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kallberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kallberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kallberg in 1963 was 70, and 87 in 2004.

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