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Koltz Name Meaning

German: variant of Kolz 1 and in North America (also) an altered form of this. German (Költz): variant of Kölz (see Kolz ).

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


Similar surnames: Kotz, Kolz, Koetz, Kohtz, Voltz, Oltz, Goltz, Kontz, Keltz, Holtz

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Where is the Koltz family from?

You can see how Koltz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koltz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Koltz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Koltz family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Koltz's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Koltz families in 1891.
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What did your Koltz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Furrier and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Koltz. 100% of Koltz men worked as a Furrier and 100% of Koltz 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Furrier
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Koltz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koltz 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Koltz. 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 Koltz. For the veterans among your Koltz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koltz lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Koltz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Koltz in 1945 was 28, and 72 in 2004.

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