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Kallmyer Family History

Kallmyer 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: Kallmeyer, Kalmer, Kaller, Dallmeyer, Gallmeyer, Killmeyer, Kollmeyer

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Where is the Kallmyer family from?

You can see how Kallmyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kallmyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kallmyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kallmyer families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kallmyer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kallmyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kallmyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kallmyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kallmyer. 100% of Kallmyer men worked as a Miner and 100% of Kallmyer women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Miner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Kallmyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kallmyer 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kallmyer. 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 61 military records available for the last name Kallmyer. For the veterans among your Kallmyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kallmyer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Kallmyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kallmyer in 1956 was 51, and 96 in 2001.

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