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Kalle Family History

Kalle 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: Kale, Galle, Halle, Balle, Kaller, Valle, Kallen, Kall, Malle, Salle

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Where is the Kalle family from?

You can see how Kalle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kalle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Kalle families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Kalle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kalle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalle 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 Kalle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalle. 30% of Kalle men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kalle women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kalle were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kalle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalle 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 723 immigration records available for the last name Kalle. 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 573 military records available for the last name Kalle. For the veterans among your Kalle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalle lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Kalle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kalle in 1965 was 70, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalle 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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