Kallus Family History

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Kallus Name Meaning

German: from Slavic kal ‘marsh’. German: variant of Gallus (see Gall). Jewish (from Ukraine): habitational name for someone from a place called Kalyus in Podolia, Ukraine.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kallas, Kalmus, Gallus, Ballas, Alles, Kallis, Callis, Allum, Salles

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Kallus Family Origin

Where is the Kallus family from?

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You can see how Kallus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kallus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kallus families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Kallus families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kallus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kallus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kallus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Kallus Family Occupations

What did your Kallus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Kallus. 60% of Kallus men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Kallus women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kallus were Cook and House Helper

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Cook
    6%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Farm Help
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • House Helper
    10%

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

Kallus Historical Records

What Kallus family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 980 census records available for the last name Kallus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kallus 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 348 immigration records available for the last name Kallus. 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 Card

There are 275 military records available for the last name Kallus. For the veterans among your Kallus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Kallus Life Expectancy

What is the average Kallus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kallus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kallus in 1964 was 63, and 89 in 2004.

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