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Kalayan Family History

Kalayan 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: Kalman, Balaban, Narayan, Kalan, Kallman, Kalajian, Calaman, Kanaan

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Where is the Kalayan family from?

You can see how Kalayan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalayan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kalayan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalayan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kalayan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalayan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Kalayan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalayan 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Kalayan. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kalayan. For the veterans among your Kalayan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalayan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Kalayan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kalayan in 1968 was 52, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalayan 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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