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Kalty Family History

Kalty 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: Talty, Kalt, Kaley, Kelty, Kaltz, Kilty, Kay, Paley, Kant, Kale

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Where is the Kalty family from?

You can see how Kalty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalty family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kalty families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kalty family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalty's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kalty families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Kalty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalty 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Kalty. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kalty. For the veterans among your Kalty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalty lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Kalty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kalty in 1985 was 85, and 95 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kalty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalty 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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