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Kallinger Family History

Kallinger 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: Killinger, Mallinger, Gallinger, Wallinger, Allinger, Ballinger

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Where is the Kallinger family from?

You can see how Kallinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kallinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kallinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Kallinger families living in Indiana. This was about 91% of all the recorded Kallinger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kallinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kallinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kallinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kallinger. 50% of Kallinger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kallinger women worked as a School Teacher. .

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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
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Kallinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kallinger 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Kallinger. 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 205 military records available for the last name Kallinger. For the veterans among your Kallinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kallinger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kallinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kallinger in 1965 was 81, and 83 in 2003.

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