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Kalab Family History

Kalab Name 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: Kalb, Kalan, Kala, Kalas, Kalal, Kalar, Kaba, Kalman, Sala, Kaplan

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Where is the Kalab family from?

You can see how Kalab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalab family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kalab family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kalab's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kalab families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalab surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kalab ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kalab ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Kalab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalab 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Kalab. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 52 military records available for the last name Kalab. For the veterans among your Kalab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalab lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1988, in the United States, Kalab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Kalab in 1967 was 62, and 68 in 1988.

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