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Kalister Family History

Kalister 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: Kaiser, Kalista, Lister, Kloster, Balster, Kalter, Pallister, Kaster

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Where is the Kalister family from?

You can see how Kalister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalister family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kalister family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kalister's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Kalister families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalister 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 Kalister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Canvasser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalister. 67% of Kalister men worked as a Miner and 100% of Kalister women worked as a Canvasser.

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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

  • Miner
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Canvasser
    100%

What Kalister family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Kalister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalister 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Kalister. 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 51 military records available for the last name Kalister. For the veterans among your Kalister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalister lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Kalister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kalister in 1965 was 77, and 61 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kalister

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalister 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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