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Kalaba Family History

Kalaba 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: Karaba, Kalata, Kaba, Balaban, Kalina, Salama, Kamara, Salata, Alba

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Where is the Kalaba family from?

You can see how Kalaba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalaba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kalaba family living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kalaba's in USA. New Jersey and 2 other states had the highest population of Kalaba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalaba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kalaba ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Kalaba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalaba 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 Kalaba. 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 25 military records available for the last name Kalaba. For the veterans among your Kalaba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalaba lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Kalaba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kalaba in 1974 was 68, and 98 in 2002.

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