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Kalte Family History

Kalte 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: Kale, Kaste, Kalter, Kalt, Kaltz, Gale, Hale, Halse, Sale, Dale

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Where is the Kalte family from?

You can see how Kalte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalte family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kalte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kalte families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kalte's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kalte families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalte 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 366 census records available for the last name Kalte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalte 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Kalte. 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 40 military records available for the last name Kalte. For the veterans among your Kalte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalte lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Kalte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kalte in 1963 was 73, and 74 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalte 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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