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Calmett Family History

Calmett 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: Carnett, Pallett, Calmes, Cavett, Hallett, Calvert, Calbert, Wallett

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Where is the Calmett family from?

You can see how Calmett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calmett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Calmett families living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Calmett's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Calmett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calmett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Calmett ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Calmett ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Calmett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calmett 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Calmett. 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 4 military records available for the last name Calmett. For the veterans among your Calmett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calmett lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1998, in the United States, Calmett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Calmett in 1960 was 41, and 95 in 1998.

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