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Kaly Family History

Kaly 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: Kay, Kale, Maly, Kraly, Kalb, Kalk, Kala, Kall, Kalp, Kalt

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Where is the Kaly family from?

You can see how Kaly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaly family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kaly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kaly family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaly's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kaly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaly 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 Kaly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaly. 34% of Kaly men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Kaly women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaly were Proprietor and Cook. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Merchant
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Cook
    34%
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Census Records

There are 868 census records available for the last name Kaly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaly 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Kaly. 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 206 military records available for the last name Kaly. For the veterans among your Kaly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaly lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Kaly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kaly in 1962 was 74, and 74 in 1996.

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