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Kalay Family History

Kalay 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: Kallay, Kalan, Kala, Malay, Kalas, Balay, Salay, Kalal, Kaley, Kalar

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Where is the Kalay family from?

You can see how Kalay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kalay families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1920 there were 2 Kalay families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalay's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kalay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kalay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kalay. 100% of Kalay 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Kalay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalay 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Kalay. 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 71 military records available for the last name Kalay. For the veterans among your Kalay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalay lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Kalay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kalay in 1972 was 71, and 82 in 1999.

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