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Kallister Family History

Kallister 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: Pallister, Callister, Ballester, Mcallister, Walliser, Hollister

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Where is the Kallister family from?

You can see how Kallister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kallister family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kallister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Kallister families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kallister's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kallister families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Kallister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kallister 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kallister. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Kallister. For the veterans among your Kallister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kallister lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Kallister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kallister in 1968 was 58, and 77 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kallister 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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