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Kalies Family History

Kalies 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: Kalis, Kales, Kallies, Kalmes, Sales, Kalina, Valdes, Kale, Kalich

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Where is the Kalies family from?

You can see how Kalies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalies family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalies families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Kalies families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kalies's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kalies families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalies surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kalies ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kalies. 37% of Kalies 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
    37%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Peddler
    28%
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Census Records

There are 727 census records available for the last name Kalies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalies 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Kalies. 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 160 military records available for the last name Kalies. For the veterans among your Kalies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalies lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kalies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kalies in 1963 was 79, and 97 in 2004.

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