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Kalat Family History

Kalat 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: Kabat, Kalan, Kala, Kalas, Kalt, Galat, Kalal, Kalar, Kalata, Kaba

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Where is the Kalat family from?

You can see how Kalat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalat family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalat families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kalat families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalat's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kalat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kalat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sausage Linker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kalat. 100% of Kalat women worked as a Sausage Linker. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sausage Linker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Kalat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalat 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Kalat. 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 116 military records available for the last name Kalat. For the veterans among your Kalat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalat lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kalat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kalat in 1965 was 40, and 86 in 2004.

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