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Kalso Family History

Kalso 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: Kelso, Falso, Halse, Tasso, Kano, Gallo, Kase, Raso, Kale, Mallo

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Where is the Kalso family from?

You can see how Kalso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalso family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kalso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Kalso families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalso's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kalso families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalso 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 Kalso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kalso. 55% of Kalso men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

What Kalso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 469 census records available for the last name Kalso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalso 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Kalso. 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 83 military records available for the last name Kalso. For the veterans among your Kalso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalso lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Kalso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kalso in 1964 was 59, and 4 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kalso

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalso 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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