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Kalwitz Family History

Kalwitz Name 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: Malwitz, Kanitz, Kalisz, Kaplowitz, Klitz, Marwitz, Malitz, Kowitz

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Where is the Kalwitz family from?

You can see how Kalwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalwitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalwitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kalwitz families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kalwitz's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Kalwitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalwitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kalwitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kalwitz. 38% of Kalwitz men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Machine Operator
    25%
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Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Kalwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalwitz 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Kalwitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Kalwitz. For the veterans among your Kalwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalwitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Kalwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kalwitz in 1964 was 88, and 55 in 2002.

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