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Kalisch Name Meaning

German: habitational name from Kalisz (German name: Kalisch) in Poland (see Kalisz ). Germanized form of Polish and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Kalisz Czech and Slovak Kališ (see Kalis ). Germanized form of Sorbian Kališ: topographic name derived from the root of Lower Sorbian kaliś ‘to make muddy’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kalich, Kalish, Kalisz, Kisch, Kulich, Kalis, Karsch, Kalina, Malish

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Where is the Kalisch family from?

You can see how Kalisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalisch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kalisch families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Kalisch families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalisch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kalisch families in 1891.
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What did your Kalisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalisch. 29% of Kalisch men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Kalisch women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kalisch were Foreman and School Teacher. .

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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
    29%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Gardner
    22%
  • Foreman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • School Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kalisch. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kalisch. For the veterans among your Kalisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalisch lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Kalisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kalisch in 1954 was 54, and 98 in 2003.

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