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Kalei Family History

Kalei 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: Kale, Kamei, Kalen, Kaley, Kaler, Kales, Gale, Hale, Sales, Sale

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Where is the Kalei family from?

You can see how Kalei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalei family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Kalei families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Kalei families living in Hawaii. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kalei's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kalei families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalei surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kalei ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Kalei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalei 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 Kalei. 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 26 military records available for the last name Kalei. For the veterans among your Kalei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalei lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Kalei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kalei in 1972 was 66, and 59 in 2002.

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