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Kaltenecker Family History

Kaltenecker 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: Kaltreider, Keesecker, Longenecker, Ellenbecker, Dannecker

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Where is the Kaltenecker family from?

You can see how Kaltenecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaltenecker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaltenecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Kaltenecker families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaltenecker's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kaltenecker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaltenecker 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 Kaltenecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaltenecker. 100% of Kaltenecker women worked as a Cook.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Kaltenecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Kaltenecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaltenecker 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Kaltenecker. 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 471 military records available for the last name Kaltenecker. For the veterans among your Kaltenecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaltenecker lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Kaltenecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kaltenecker in 1970 was 83, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaltenecker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaltenecker 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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