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Kalar Family History

Kalar Surname Meaning

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

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


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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 1911 there were 15 Kalar families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kalar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kalar families in 1911.
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What did your Kalar ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kalar. 100% of Kalar 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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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 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 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalar ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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