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Kalik Family History

Kalik 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: Malik, Kalk, Kulik, Karlik, Kalin, Kalis, Salik, Balik, Galik, Kasik

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Where is the Kalik family from?

You can see how Kalik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalik family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kalik family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalik's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kalik families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kalik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kalik. 58% of Kalik men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 693 census records available for the last name Kalik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalik 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 467 immigration records available for the last name Kalik. 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 140 military records available for the last name Kalik. For the veterans among your Kalik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalik lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kalik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kalik in 1966 was 75, and 89 in 2004.

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