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Kalmus Family History

Kalmus Surname Meaning

Polish, Czech, German, Estonian, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for a herbalist from kalmus ‘calamus,’ a kind of plant with medicinal properties.

As an Estonian surname, it is presumably arbitrary.

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


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You can see how Kalmus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalmus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalmus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Kalmus families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Kalmus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kalmus families in 1880.
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What did your Kalmus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kalmus. 100% of Kalmus 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kalmus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalmus 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 Kalmus. 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 758 military records available for the last name Kalmus. For the veterans among your Kalmus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalmus lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kalmus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kalmus in 1954 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalmus 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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