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Kacmar Family History

Kacmar 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, Kachmar, Kaczmar, Kalman, Karman, Kaspar, Bachar, Kumar

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Where is the Kacmar family from?

You can see how Kacmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kacmar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kacmar families living in Ohio. This was about 31% of all the recorded Kacmar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kacmar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kacmar 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 Kacmar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kacmar. 40% of Kacmar men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kacmar women worked as a Winder.

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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
    40%
  • Yard Laborer
    20%
  • Poller Coke
    20%
  • Miner
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    100%

What Kacmar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Kacmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kacmar 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Kacmar. 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 143 military records available for the last name Kacmar. For the veterans among your Kacmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kacmar lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Kacmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kacmar in 1957 was 63, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kacmar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kacmar 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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