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Kalmis Family History

Kalmis 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: Kalmus, Kalis, Kallis, Kalmes, Kalman, Kairis, Allis, Kallio, Malmin

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Where is the Kalmis family from?

You can see how Kalmis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalmis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kalmis families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kalmis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kalmis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalmis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kalmis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Kalmis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalmis 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Kalmis. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kalmis. For the veterans among your Kalmis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalmis lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Kalmis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kalmis in 1976 was 82, and 74 in 2004.

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