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Kaltwasser Family History

Kaltwasser 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: Goldwasser, Balthaser, Elsasser, Strasser, Lasser, Kaltreider

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Where is the Kaltwasser family from?

You can see how Kaltwasser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaltwasser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaltwasser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Kaltwasser families living in Missouri. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kaltwasser's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kaltwasser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaltwasser 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 Kaltwasser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaltwasser. 67% of Kaltwasser men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Kaltwasser women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaltwasser were Merchant and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Merchant
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Kaltwasser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 836 census records available for the last name Kaltwasser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaltwasser 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 443 immigration records available for the last name Kaltwasser. 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 253 military records available for the last name Kaltwasser. For the veterans among your Kaltwasser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaltwasser lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kaltwasser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kaltwasser in 1960 was 42, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaltwasser 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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