This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Kallus family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Kallus Family History

Kallus Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from a Germanized derivative of Slavic kal ‘marsh'.

German: variant of Gallus (see Gall).

Jewish (from Ukraine): habitational name from a place called Kalyus in Podolia, Ukraine.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Kallus family from?

You can see how Kallus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kallus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kallus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 5 Kallus families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kallus's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Kallus families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kallus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Kallus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kallus. 60% of Kallus men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Kallus women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kallus were Mechanic and Teacher.

View Census Data for Kallus | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Farm Help
    15%
  • Teacher
    10%

What Kallus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 980 census records available for the last name Kallus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kallus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Kallus

Passenger Lists

There are 348 immigration records available for the last name Kallus. 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.

View all Kallus immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 275 military records available for the last name Kallus. For the veterans among your Kallus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kallus military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kallus family history

Discover More

What is the average Kallus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kallus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kallus in 1964 was 63, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kallus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kallus 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kallus family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial