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Kalweit Family History

Kalweit 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: Albert, Mallet, Kale, Kallio, Halbert, Klein, Kawai, Kalafut, Kalmer

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Where is the Kalweit family from?

You can see how Kalweit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalweit family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kalweit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Kalweit families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalweit's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Kalweit families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalweit 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 Kalweit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalweit. 27% of Kalweit men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kalweit women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kalweit were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Watchman
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Kalweit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 827 census records available for the last name Kalweit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalweit 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Kalweit. 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 444 military records available for the last name Kalweit. For the veterans among your Kalweit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalweit lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Kalweit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kalweit in 1951 was 49, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalweit 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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