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Kalton Family History

Kalton Name Meaning

see Calton .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Alton, Halton, Dalton, Calton, Kilton, Walton, Talton, Salton, Kayton

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Where is the Kalton family from?

You can see how Kalton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalton family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kalton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kalton family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalton's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Kalton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kalton ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 403 census records available for the last name Kalton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalton 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Kalton. 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 50 military records available for the last name Kalton. For the veterans among your Kalton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalton lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kalton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Kalton in 1966 was 91, and 88 in 2004.

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