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Kallison Family History

Kallison 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: Allison, Callison, Kellison, Mallison, Gallison, Kallio, Alliston

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Where is the Kallison family from?

You can see how Kallison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kallison family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kallison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kallison family living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Kallison's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Kallison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kallison 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 Kallison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kallison. 28% of Kallison men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kallison women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Timber Cutter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Kallison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Kallison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kallison 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Kallison. 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 31 military records available for the last name Kallison. For the veterans among your Kallison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kallison lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Kallison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kallison in 1967 was 62, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kallison 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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