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Kalash Family History

Kalash 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: Balash, Kalas, Karash, Kalish, Karas, Kamath, Salas, Kalich, Balas

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Where is the Kalash family from?

You can see how Kalash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalash family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalash families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Kalash families living in Minnesota. This was about 86% of all the recorded Kalash's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kalash families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalash surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kalash ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalash. 22% of Kalash men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kalash women worked as a Clerk. .

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Farm Operator
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 638 census records available for the last name Kalash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalash 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Kalash. 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 120 military records available for the last name Kalash. For the veterans among your Kalash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalash lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kalash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kalash in 1962 was 67, and 91 in 2004.

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