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Kahmar Family History

Kahmar 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, Kalman, Rahman, Karman, Kaspar, Kumar, Kadar, Kamal

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Where is the Kahmar family from?

You can see how Kahmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kahmar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kahmar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Kahmar families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kahmar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kahmar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kahmar 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 Kahmar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kahmar. 100% of Kahmar men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Kahmar women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kahmar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Kahmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kahmar 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kahmar. 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 58 military records available for the last name Kahmar. For the veterans among your Kahmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kahmar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kahmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kahmar in 1963 was 74, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kahmar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kahmar 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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