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Kally Family History

Kally 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, Kelly, Tally, Mally, Kall, Lally, Wally, Dally, Kaley, Ally

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Where is the Kally family from?

You can see how Kally families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kally family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kally families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Kally families living in Tennessee. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kally's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Kally families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kally 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 Kally ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kally. 18% of Kally men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Kally women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kally were Clerk and Saleslady. .

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Saleslady
    7%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kally. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kally 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kally. 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 330 military records available for the last name Kally. For the veterans among your Kally ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kally lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Kally life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Kally in 1970 was 74, and 70 in 1998.

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