Kalisz Family History

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Kalisz Name Meaning

Polish and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name from Kalisz in west central Poland, which probably derives its name from Old Polish kal ‘muddy place’, ‘slough’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kalina, Kalisch, Kanitz, Kadish, Klish, Kalis, Kalin, Kaluza, Sales

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Kalisz Family Origin

Where is the Kalisz family from?

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You can see how Kalisz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalisz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Kalisz families living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Kalisz's in the USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kalisz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalisz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Kalisz Family Occupations

What did your Kalisz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Minister Of Religion was the top reported job for people in the UK named Kalisz.

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Minister Of Religion
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Kalisz Historical Records

What Kalisz family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kalisz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalisz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 655 immigration records available for the last name Kalisz. 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 Card

There are 475 military records available for the last name Kalisz. For the veterans among your Kalisz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Kalisz Life Expectancy

What is the average Kalisz lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Kalisz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kalisz in 1942 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kalisz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalisz 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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