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Kallahan Family History

Kallahan 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: Callahan, Hallahan, Gallahan, Kallman, Callaham, Callanan, Callaghan

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Where is the Kallahan family from?

You can see how Kallahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kallahan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kallahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Kallahan families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kallahan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kallahan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kallahan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kallahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kallahan. 56% of Kallahan men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Kallahan women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kallahan were Foreman and Office 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

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Electric Welder
    23%
  • Foreman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    31%
  • Teacher
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Office Clerk
    16%
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Census Records

There are 734 census records available for the last name Kallahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kallahan 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Kallahan. 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 95 military records available for the last name Kallahan. For the veterans among your Kallahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kallahan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Kallahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kallahan in 1968 was 66, and 70 in 2002.

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