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Kaltz Family History

Kaltz Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Sorbian Tkalc or Kalc: occupational name from tkalc ‘weaver’.

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


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Where is the Kaltz family from?

You can see how Kaltz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaltz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kaltz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Kaltz families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kaltz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kaltz families in 1911.
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What did your Kaltz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaltz. 24% of Kaltz men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kaltz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaltz were Farm Laborer 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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Janitor
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Kaltz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kaltz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaltz 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Kaltz. 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 303 military records available for the last name Kaltz. For the veterans among your Kaltz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaltz lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kaltz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kaltz in 1953 was 59, and 88 in 2004.

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