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Kalkstein Family History

Kalkstein Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from a place so named (probably Kalckstein in former East Prussia).

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


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Where is the Kalkstein family from?

You can see how Kalkstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalkstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kalkstein families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kalkstein's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Kalkstein families in 1920.
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What did your Kalkstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kalkstein. 22% of Kalkstein men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Baker
    15%
  • Stuffing Clker
    15%

What Kalkstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Kalkstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalkstein 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 713 immigration records available for the last name Kalkstein. 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 334 military records available for the last name Kalkstein. For the veterans among your Kalkstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalkstein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kalkstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kalkstein in 1962 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalkstein 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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