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Caltrider Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kaltritter (literally ‘cold knight’) altered by folk etymology from Kaltreuter a topographic name from Middle High German kalt ‘cold’ + riute ‘clearing for settlement or farming’.

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


Similar surnames: Kaltreider, Strider, Altizer, Harkrider, Sackrider, Halder, Carver

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Where is the Caltrider family from?

You can see how Caltrider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caltrider family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Caltrider families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 63 Caltrider families living in Maryland. This was about 95% of all the recorded Caltrider's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Caltrider families in 1880.
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What did your Caltrider ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caltrider. 30% of Caltrider men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Caltrider women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caltrider were Truck Driver and Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 971 census records available for the last name Caltrider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caltrider 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Caltrider. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 278 military records available for the last name Caltrider. For the veterans among your Caltrider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caltrider lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Caltrider life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Caltrider in 1944 was 42, and 59 in 2004.

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