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Kalner Family History

Kalner 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: Kasner, Karner, Kelner, Kalmer, Kaller, Kanner, Kalter, Kapner

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Where is the Kalner family from?

You can see how Kalner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kalner families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kalner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kalner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kalner. 100% of Kalner women worked as a Secretary. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Kalner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalner 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Kalner. 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 21 military records available for the last name Kalner. For the veterans among your Kalner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalner lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Kalner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kalner in 1972 was 79, and 66 in 1999.

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