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Kaltenbach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of various places with names meaning ‘(at the) cold stream’.

It originates from Old High German kalt ‘cold’ + bah ‘stream’ or ‘brook’.

This name reflects the geographical features of the areas where the name is derived.

Such names are common in regions with cold water sources or streams.

The etymology highlights the connection between language and the natural environment.

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


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You can see how Kaltenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaltenbach family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaltenbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Kaltenbach families living in Glamorgan. This was about 31% of all the recorded Kaltenbach's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Kaltenbach families in 1891.
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What did your Kaltenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Watchmaker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kaltenbach. 100% of Kaltenbach men worked as a Watchmaker and 100% of Kaltenbach women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Watchmaker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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What is the average Kaltenbach lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kaltenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kaltenbach in 1956 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

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