Kalo Family History

Kalo Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Kaló): occupational name in the cloth-making industry for a fuller from kal kall ‘full (cloth)’.

It refers to the process of flattening rough cloth by beating it with an implement.

This profession was essential in the textile industry, contributing to the quality and finish of the fabric.

The term reflects the specific technique used to treat the cloth, emphasizing expertise in fabric preparation.

Overall, Kaló highlights the cultural importance of textile work in Hungarian heritage.

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

Similar surnames: Kano, Kale, Malo, Alo, Kato, Calo, Palo, Kalb, Karo, Kalk

14K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
340	Military Records
516	Immigration Records
798	Census and Voter Lists
180	Member Trees

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Where is the Kalo family from?

You can see how Kalo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Kalo families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kalo's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kalo families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Kalo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalo. 40% of Kalo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kalo women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

Laborer

40%

Coal miner

20%

Craneman

20%

Salesman

20%

Teacher

100%

What Kalo family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 798 census records available for the last name Kalo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalo census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 516 immigration records available for the last name Kalo. 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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Military Records

There are 340 military records available for the last name Kalo. For the veterans among your Kalo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kalo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kalo in 1962 was 82, and 83 in 2004.

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Kalo Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Kaló): occupational name in the cloth-making industry for a fuller from kal kall ‘full (cloth)’.

It refers to the process of flattening rough cloth by beating it with an implement.

This profession was essential in the textile industry, contributing to the quality and finish of the fabric.

The term reflects the specific technique used to treat the cloth, emphasizing expertise in fabric preparation.

Overall, Kaló highlights the cultural importance of textile work in Hungarian heritage.

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

Where is the Kalo family from?

What did your Kalo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalo. 40% of Kalo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kalo women worked as a Teacher.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

40%

Coal miner

20%

Craneman

20%

Salesman

20%

Teacher

100%

What Kalo family records will you find?

What is the average Kalo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kalo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kalo in 1962 was 82, and 83 in 2004.

Kalo Family History

Kalo Surname Meaning

16,000 record(s) for Kalo

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What is the average Kalo lifespan?

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Kalo Surname Meaning

16,000 record(s) for Kalo

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Where is the Kalo family from?

What did your Kalo ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Kalo family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Kalo family history

What is the average Kalo lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kalo family tree

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