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Kalchstein Family History

Kalchstein Surname 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: Kalkstein, Waldstein, Klipstein, Reichstein, Hochstein, Kasten

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Where is the Kalchstein family from?

You can see how Kalchstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalchstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kalchstein families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kalchstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kalchstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalchstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Kalchstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalchstein 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Kalchstein. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Kalchstein. For the veterans among your Kalchstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalchstein lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1977, in the United States, Kalchstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kalchstein in 1974 was 60, and 72 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalchstein ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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