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Kalnay Family History

Kalnay 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, Kalman, Kalina, Kalan, Kalka, Kilday, Galway, Kala, Alday

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Where is the Kalnay family from?

You can see how Kalnay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalnay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kalnay family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalnay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kalnay families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Kalnay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalnay 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Kalnay. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kalnay. For the veterans among your Kalnay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalnay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Kalnay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kalnay in 1968 was 73, and 93 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalnay 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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