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Kaltofen Family History

Kaltofen 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: Alton, Halton, Kasten, Dalton, Katzen, Calton, Kilton, Halonen

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Where is the Kaltofen family from?

You can see how Kaltofen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaltofen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaltofen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kaltofen family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaltofen's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Kaltofen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaltofen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kaltofen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaltofen. 100% of Kaltofen men worked as a Janitor.

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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

  • Janitor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Kaltofen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaltofen 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Kaltofen. 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 273 military records available for the last name Kaltofen. For the veterans among your Kaltofen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaltofen lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kaltofen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kaltofen in 1944 was 26, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaltofen 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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