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Calisch Family History

Calisch 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: Caflisch, Kalisch, Clinch, Kalich, Raisch, Balich, Malich, Malsch

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Where is the Calisch family from?

You can see how Calisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calisch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Calisch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Calisch families living in New Jersey. This was about 82% of all the recorded Calisch's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Calisch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calisch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Calisch ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Calisch ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Calisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calisch 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Calisch. 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 234 military records available for the last name Calisch. For the veterans among your Calisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calisch lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Calisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Calisch in 1967 was 67, and 63 in 2003.

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