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Kalster Family History

Kalster 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: Balster, Kalter, Kaster, Galster, Master, Kaiser, Alter, Easter

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Where is the Kalster family from?

You can see how Kalster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalster family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kalster family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalster's in USA. California had the highest population of Kalster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Kalster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalster 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kalster. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kalster. For the veterans among your Kalster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalster lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalster 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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