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Kallsen Family History

Kallsen Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from either of two places called Kalsen: near Plön Holstein and in former West Prussia.

It is a patronymic from the personal name Karl.

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


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Where is the Kallsen family from?

You can see how Kallsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kallsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kallsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kallsen family living in Hertfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kallsen's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Kallsen families in 1891.
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What did your Kallsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kallsen. 78% of Kallsen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kallsen women worked as a School Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Kallsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 825 census records available for the last name Kallsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kallsen 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Kallsen. 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 198 military records available for the last name Kallsen. For the veterans among your Kallsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kallsen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kallsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kallsen in 1962 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kallsen 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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