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Kalor Family History

Kalor 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: Kalar, Kaler, Kaldor, Kaylor, Falor, Lalor, Major, Kader, Kano

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Where is the Kalor family from?

You can see how Kalor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kalor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Kalor families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kalor's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kalor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kalor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalor. 43% of Kalor men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kalor women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    43%
  • Farm Hand
    29%
  • Frame Spinner
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Kalor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 713 census records available for the last name Kalor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalor 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Kalor. 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 116 military records available for the last name Kalor. For the veterans among your Kalor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalor lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Kalor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kalor in 1972 was 80, and 79 in 2003.

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