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Kalous Family History

Kalous Surname Meaning

Czech: from kalous ‘horned owl’ evidently a nickname for someone thought to resemble the bird.

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


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Where is the Kalous family from?

You can see how Kalous families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalous family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Kalous families living in Iowa. This was about 16% of all the recorded Kalous's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kalous families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalous 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 Kalous ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalous. 25% of Kalous men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kalous women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kalous were Painter and Housewife.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Kalous family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kalous. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalous 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Kalous. 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 273 military records available for the last name Kalous. For the veterans among your Kalous ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalous lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Kalous life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kalous in 1949 was 50, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalous 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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