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Kaltner Family History

Kaltner 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: Kastner, Kantner, Kalter, Keltner, Waltner, Kattner, Alter, Malter

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Where is the Kaltner family from?

You can see how Kaltner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaltner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kaltner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kaltner family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaltner's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Kaltner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaltner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaltner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaltner. 25% of Kaltner men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Gardener
    25%
  • Helper
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
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What Kaltner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Kaltner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaltner 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Kaltner. 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 438 military records available for the last name Kaltner. For the veterans among your Kaltner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaltner lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Kaltner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kaltner in 1970 was 63, and 61 in 2002.

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