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Kalakay Family History

Kalakay 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: Kallay, Kalka, Kalata, Calaway, Kalahar, Kalman, Balaban, Kaake

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Where is the Kalakay family from?

You can see how Kalakay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalakay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kalakay families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kalakay's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kalakay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalakay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kalakay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kalakay. 100% of Kalakay men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Kalakay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalakay 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Kalakay. 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 68 military records available for the last name Kalakay. For the veterans among your Kalakay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalakay lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Kalakay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kalakay in 1967 was 47, and 33 in 2003.

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