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Kalmback Family History

Kalmback 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: Kalmbach, Kalbach, Kalman, Kolbeck, Cammack, Railsback, Warmack

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Where is the Kalmback family from?

You can see how Kalmback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalmback family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalmback families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kalmback families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Kalmback's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Kalmback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalmback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kalmback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalmback. 55% of Kalmback men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kalmback women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kalmback were Helper and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Operator
    10%
  • Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 554 census records available for the last name Kalmback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalmback 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Kalmback. 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 83 military records available for the last name Kalmback. For the veterans among your Kalmback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalmback lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Kalmback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kalmback in 1969 was 62, and 52 in 2003.

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