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Kalisz Family History

Kalisz Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name from Kalisz in west central Poland.

This name probably derives its name from Old Polish kał ‘muddy place slough’.

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


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Where is the Kalisz family from?

You can see how Kalisz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalisz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Kalisz families living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Kalisz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kalisz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalisz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kalisz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalisz. 19% of Kalisz men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Kalisz women worked as a Weaver. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kalisz were Salesman and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Welder
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kalisz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalisz 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 655 immigration records available for the last name Kalisz. 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 475 military records available for the last name Kalisz. For the veterans among your Kalisz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalisz lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Kalisz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kalisz in 1942 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

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