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Kallinen Family History

Kallinen Surname 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: Kyllonen, Kallen, Hallinan, Kallsen, Kallin, Kallgren, Gallien

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Where is the Kallinen family from?

You can see how Kallinen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kallinen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kallinen families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kallinen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kallinen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kallinen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kallinen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kallinen. 56% of Kallinen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kallinen women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kallinen were Farm Teacher and Waitress.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Teacher
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Kallinen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Kallinen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kallinen 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Kallinen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 102 military records available for the last name Kallinen. For the veterans among your Kallinen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kallinen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Kallinen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kallinen in 1957 was 66, and 71 in 2003.

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