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Kalist Family History

Kalist 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: Kalista, Kalis, Kalisz, Kalish, Kalina, Kalich, List, Malis, Klish

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Where is the Kalist family from?

You can see how Kalist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalist family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kalist families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kalist's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kalist families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kalist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kalist. 100% of Kalist 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 127 census records available for the last name Kalist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalist 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Kalist. 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 116 military records available for the last name Kalist. For the veterans among your Kalist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalist lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kalist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kalist in 1966 was 82, and 71 in 2004.

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