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Kaltew Family History

Kaltew 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: Kalter, Alter, Malter, Kasten, Halter, Kale, Salter, Balter, Kolter

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Where is the Kaltew family from?

You can see how Kaltew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaltew family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kaltew family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaltew's in USA. California had the highest population of Kaltew families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaltew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Kaltew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaltew 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kaltew. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kaltew. For the veterans among your Kaltew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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