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Kalista Family History

Kalista Surname Meaning

Polish and Czech: from the personal name Kalist Late Latin Calixtus (see Calixto).

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


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Where is the Kalista family from?

You can see how Kalista families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalista family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalista families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kalista families living in New York. This was about 58% of all the recorded Kalista's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kalista families in 1880.
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What did your Kalista ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalista. 50% of Kalista men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kalista women worked as an Operator.

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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
    50%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Kalista family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 848 census records available for the last name Kalista. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalista 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 291 immigration records available for the last name Kalista. 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 317 military records available for the last name Kalista. For the veterans among your Kalista ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalista lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kalista life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kalista in 1962 was 42, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalista 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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