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Kalsmith Family History

Kalsmith 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: Naismith, Smith, Kamath, Kalich, Klemish, Halseth, Goldsmith

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Where is the Kalsmith family from?

You can see how Kalsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalsmith family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kalsmith family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalsmith's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kalsmith families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalsmith 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 Kalsmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kalsmith. 100% of Kalsmith 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
    100%

What Kalsmith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Kalsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalsmith 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kalsmith. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kalsmith. For the veterans among your Kalsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalsmith lifespan?

Average Kalsmith life expectancy in 1998 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalsmith 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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