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Kalyn Family History

Kalyn 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: Kalan, Kalin, Kalen, Klyn, Karlin, Kan, Kay, Kalman, Kaplan, Kazan

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Where is the Kalyn family from?

You can see how Kalyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalyn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kalyn families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Kalyn family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kalyn's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Kalyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kalyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kalyn. 100% of Kalyn men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kalyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalyn 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Kalyn. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kalyn. For the veterans among your Kalyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalyn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Kalyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kalyn in 1964 was 75, and 44 in 2000.

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