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Kalon Family History

Kalon 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: Kaplon, Malon, Balon, Kalan, Kalin, Kalen, Kulon, Karon, Alon, Katon

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Where is the Kalon family from?

You can see how Kalon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Kalon families living in Iowa. This was about 77% of all the recorded Kalon's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kalon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalon 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 Kalon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dishwasher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kalon. 100% of Kalon men worked as a Dishwasher.

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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

  • Dishwasher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Kalon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalon 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Kalon. 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 21 military records available for the last name Kalon. For the veterans among your Kalon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalon lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1995, in the United States, Kalon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kalon in 1987 was 74, and 85 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kalon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalon 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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