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Kalning Family History

Kalning 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: Kanning, Kalnins, Kalina, Halling, Arning, Manning, Alling, Kraning

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Where is the Kalning family from?

You can see how Kalning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalning family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kalning families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kalning's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kalning families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalning surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kalning ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Kalning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalning 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Kalning. 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 55 military records available for the last name Kalning. For the veterans among your Kalning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalning lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kalning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kalning in 1964 was 74, and 98 in 2004.

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