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Kaliser Family History

Kaliser 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: Kaiser, Kalista, Kreiser, Kalmer, Kaller, Balser, Kaser, Kalis

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Where is the Kaliser family from?

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

What did your Kaliser ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Kaliser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaliser 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kaliser. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kaliser. For the veterans among your Kaliser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaliser lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Kaliser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kaliser in 1979 was 66, and 89 in 2001.

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