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Kaltman Family History

Kaltman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kaltmann: probably a nickname for a cool unfriendly person from Middle High German kalt ‘cold’ + man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Kaltman family from?

You can see how Kaltman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaltman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaltman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kaltman family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaltman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kaltman families in 1911.
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What did your Kaltman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaltman. 36% of Kaltman men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Kaltman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaltman were Proprietor and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    36%
  • Owner
    18%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Kaltman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 670 census records available for the last name Kaltman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaltman 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Kaltman. 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 99 military records available for the last name Kaltman. For the veterans among your Kaltman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaltman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kaltman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kaltman in 1960 was 50, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaltman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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