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Kalt Family History

Kalt Name Meaning

German and Swiss German: from Middle High German kalt ‘cold’ probably applied as a nickname for someone who felt the cold or for someone with an unfriendly disposition.

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


Similar surnames: Kalp, Kalb, Halt, Kalk, Walt, Kant, Katt, Kast, Kapp, Kaut

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Where is the Kalt family from?

You can see how Kalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kalt families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Kalt families living in Sussex. This was about 42% of all the recorded Kalt's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Kalt families in 1891.
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What did your Kalt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kalt. 100% of Kalt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalt 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 891 immigration records available for the last name Kalt. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kalt. For the veterans among your Kalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kalt in 1962 was 73, and 62 in 2004.

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