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Kalender Family History

Kalender 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: Calender, Lavender, Callender, Ellender, Blender, Klunder, Kolander

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Where is the Kalender family from?

You can see how Kalender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalender family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalender families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kalender family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kalender's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Kalender families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalender surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kalender ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalender. 100% of Kalender men worked as a Baker and 100% of Kalender women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Baker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Kalender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalender 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Kalender. 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 55 military records available for the last name Kalender. For the veterans among your Kalender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalender lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Kalender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kalender in 1968 was 66, and 95 in 2004.

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