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Calmbacher Family History

Calmbacher 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: Hamacher, Kalmbach, Amacher, Radmacher, Fabacher, Laubacher

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Where is the Calmbacher family from?

You can see how Calmbacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calmbacher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Calmbacher family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Calmbacher's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Calmbacher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calmbacher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Calmbacher ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Calmbacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Calmbacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calmbacher 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Calmbacher. 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 42 military records available for the last name Calmbacher. For the veterans among your Calmbacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calmbacher lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Calmbacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Calmbacher in 1970 was 60, and 77 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calmbacher 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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