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Kalesnik Family History

Kalesnik Name 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: Lesnik, Zaleski, Karnik, Zeleznik, Olejnik, Karasik, Klenk, Lesniak

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Where is the Kalesnik family from?

You can see how Kalesnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalesnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kalesnik families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kalesnik's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kalesnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalesnik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kalesnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kalesnik. 100% of Kalesnik men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Kalesnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalesnik 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Kalesnik. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Kalesnik. For the veterans among your Kalesnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalesnik lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Kalesnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kalesnik in 1966 was 78, and 78 in 1998.

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