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Kalsh Family History

Kalsh 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: Walsh, Kash, Karsh, Kalish, Kelsh, Balch, Halse, Ash, Nash, Kase

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Where is the Kalsh family from?

You can see how Kalsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalsh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kalsh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kalsh family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalsh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kalsh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalsh 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 Kalsh ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Kalsh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Kalsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalsh 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Kalsh. 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 27 military records available for the last name Kalsh. For the veterans among your Kalsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalsh lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Kalsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kalsh in 1983 was 68, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kalsh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalsh 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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