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Calmar Family History

Calmar Surname 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: Kalmar, Calman, Calma, Palmer, Kalman, Caesar, Balmer, Calder, Cala

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Where is the Calmar family from?

You can see how Calmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calmar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Calmar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 6 Calmar families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Calmar's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Calmar families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calmar 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 Calmar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Calmar. 100% of Calmar men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Calmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calmar 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Calmar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Calmar. For the veterans among your Calmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calmar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Calmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Calmar in 1965 was 83, and 89 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calmar ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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