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Kalvaitis Family History

Kalvaitis 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: Arvanitis, Laukaitis, Masaitis, Salvati, Politis, Galati, Kairis

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Where is the Kalvaitis family from?

You can see how Kalvaitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalvaitis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kalvaitis families living in Ohio. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kalvaitis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kalvaitis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalvaitis 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 Kalvaitis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kalvaitis. 34% of Kalvaitis men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Loader
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

What Kalvaitis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Kalvaitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalvaitis 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Kalvaitis. 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 113 military records available for the last name Kalvaitis. For the veterans among your Kalvaitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalvaitis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kalvaitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kalvaitis in 1962 was 69, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kalvaitis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalvaitis 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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