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Kalny Family History

Kalny 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: Kaley, Kang, Kan, Kay, Paley, Kant, Kano, Kann, Kalina, Kale

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Where is the Kalny family from?

You can see how Kalny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalny family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Kalny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kalny families living in New Jersey. This was about 21% of all the recorded Kalny's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kalny families in 1920.
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What did your Kalny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalny. 60% of Kalny men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Kalny women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kalny were Laborer and Housewife. .

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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

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 478 census records available for the last name Kalny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalny 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Kalny. 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 42 military records available for the last name Kalny. For the veterans among your Kalny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalny lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kalny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kalny in 1967 was 72, and 79 in 2004.

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