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Kalva Family History

Kalva 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: Kalka, Kala, Salva, Kava, Kalra, Alva, Kalla, Kaba, Kalman, Sala

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Where is the Kalva family from?

You can see how Kalva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalva family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kalva families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kalva's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kalva families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalva 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 104 census records available for the last name Kalva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalva 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Kalva. 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 24 military records available for the last name Kalva. For the veterans among your Kalva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalva lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Kalva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kalva in 1968 was 87, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalva 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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