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Kalim Family History

Kalim Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly the Indian subcontinent): from a personal name based on Arabic kalīm ‘speaker interlocutor’. Compare Kaleem.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Kalim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kalim families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kalim's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kalim families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Kalim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalim 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Kalim. 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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There are 24 military records available for the last name Kalim. For the veterans among your Kalim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalim lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Kalim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kalim in 1979 was 58, and 68 in 1996.

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