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Kalsem Family History

Kalsem 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: Kassem, Halse, Kaiser, Kase, Kale, Balsam, Kelsey, Kalmer, Kaller

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Where is the Kalsem family from?

You can see how Kalsem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalsem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalsem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Kalsem families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalsem's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kalsem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalsem 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 Kalsem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kalsem. 100% of Kalsem men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Kalsem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Kalsem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalsem 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kalsem. 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 25 military records available for the last name Kalsem. For the veterans among your Kalsem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalsem lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kalsem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kalsem in 1967 was 93, and 99 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kalsem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalsem 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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