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Kalter Family History

Kalter Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a vintner or someone who worked in a vineyard.

It originates from Middle High German terms that refer to a wine press.

The specific terms kalter and kelter are significant in this context.

These words highlight the importance of wine production in the cultural and economic aspects of the communities.

Overall, the name reflects the historical connection between the Jewish and German populations and viticulture.

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


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You can see how Kalter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kalter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kalter family living in Carmarthenshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kalter's in United Kingdom. Carmarthenshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Kalter families in 1891.
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What did your Kalter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kalter. 100% of Kalter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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

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What is the average Kalter lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Kalter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kalter in 1941 was 44, and 85 in 2004.

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