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Kalmowitz Family History

Kalmowitz 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: Kaplowitz, Haimowitz, Falkowitz, Klimowicz, Rakowitz, Kantrowitz

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Where is the Kalmowitz family from?

You can see how Kalmowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalmowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Kalmowitz families living in New York. This was about 90% of all the recorded Kalmowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kalmowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalmowitz 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 Kalmowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalmowitz. 24% of Kalmowitz men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Kalmowitz women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kalmowitz were Cutter and Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Baker
    16%
  • Cutter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Kalmowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Kalmowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalmowitz 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Kalmowitz. 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 28 military records available for the last name Kalmowitz. For the veterans among your Kalmowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalmowitz lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Kalmowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kalmowitz in 1969 was 86, and 83 in 2003.

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