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Kalmen Family History

Kalmen 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: Kalman, Kamen, Kalmer, Almen, Kalen, Kallen, Kalmes, Salmen, Allen

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Where is the Kalmen family from?

You can see how Kalmen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalmen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalmen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kalmen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalmen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kalmen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalmen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kalmen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Cleaner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalmen. 60% of Kalmen men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kalmen women worked as a Cleaner. .

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Contractor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cleaner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Kalmen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalmen 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Kalmen. 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 101 military records available for the last name Kalmen. For the veterans among your Kalmen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalmen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kalmen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kalmen in 1962 was 76, and 55 in 2003.

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