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Kalstein Family History

Kalstein 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: Kalkstein, Kasten, Holstein, Alsteen, Kerstein, Waldstein, Hulstein

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Where is the Kalstein family from?

You can see how Kalstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Kalstein families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Kalstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kalstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalstein 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 Kalstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalstein. 28% of Kalstein men worked as a Butcher and 60% of Kalstein women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kalstein were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Butcher
    28%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Kalstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 492 census records available for the last name Kalstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalstein 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Kalstein. 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 116 military records available for the last name Kalstein. For the veterans among your Kalstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalstein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kalstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kalstein in 1963 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalstein 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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