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Kalett Family History

Kalett 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: Kaleta, Klett, Kale, Klette, Flett, Hazlett, Katt, Pallett, Lett

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Where is the Kalett family from?

You can see how Kalett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kalett family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalett's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Kalett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kalett ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Kalett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalett 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kalett. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kalett. For the veterans among your Kalett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalett lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1997, in the United States, Kalett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kalett in 1991 was 90, and 93 in 1997.

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