History of your Surname
Get access to Kalashian family records.Start a free trial

Kalashian Family History

Kalashian 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: Kalajian, Kazarian, Kaloustian, Kazanjian, Kawashima, Malkasian

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Kalashian family from?

You can see how Kalashian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalashian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kalashian families living in Massachusetts. This was about 31% of all the recorded Kalashian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kalashian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalashian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kalashian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalashian. 28% of Kalashian men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kalashian women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

View Census Data for Kalashian | Data not to scale

*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
    28%
  • Sweeper
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Kalashian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Kalashian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalashian census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Kalashian

Passenger Lists

There are 72 immigration records available for the last name Kalashian. 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.

View all Kalashian immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Kalashian. For the veterans among your Kalashian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kalashian military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kalashian family history

Discover More

What is the average Kalashian lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kalashian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kalashian in 1959 was 45, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kalashian

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kalashian family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Kalashian last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial