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Kalsey Family History

Kalsey 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: Kelsey, Halsey, Kaley, Kasey, Halley, Halse, Kaiser, Paley, Galley

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Where is the Kalsey family from?

You can see how Kalsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kalsey family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalsey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kalsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalsey 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 Kalsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalsey. 43% of Kalsey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kalsey women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    43%
  • Manager
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Kalsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 538 census records available for the last name Kalsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalsey 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Kalsey. 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 44 military records available for the last name Kalsey. For the veterans among your Kalsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalsey lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Kalsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kalsey in 1980 was 58, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kalsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalsey 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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