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Kalmar Family History

Kalmar Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Kalmár): occupational name from kalmár ‘merchant’ (from Middle High German kram ‘trading post tent’).

It is also found in Slovakia.

Swedish: habitational name from the seaport of Kalmar which is situated opposite the island of Öland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kalmar family from?

You can see how Kalmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalmar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kalmar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Kalmar family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalmar's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kalmar families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalmar 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 Kalmar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Company Director and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kalmar. 100% of Kalmar men worked as a Company Director and 100% of Kalmar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Company Director
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Kalmar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kalmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalmar 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kalmar. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kalmar. For the veterans among your Kalmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalmar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kalmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kalmar in 1962 was 64, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalmar 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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