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Kalar Name Meaning

Slovenian: topographic name derived from kal ‘shallow pool filled with rainwater’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kalan, Kolar, Kadar, Kalka, Zalar, Haar, Kalas, Kalmar, Kakar, Kolak

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Where is the Kalar family from?

You can see how Kalar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kalar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kalar family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kalar's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kalar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kalar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalar. 33% of Kalar men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Kalar women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kalar were Tailor and Maid. .

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Tailor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kalar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalar 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Kalar. 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 333 military records available for the last name Kalar. For the veterans among your Kalar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalar lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Kalar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kalar in 1948 was 50, and 68 in 2004.

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