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Kelmeyer Family History

Kelmeyer 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: Neumeyer, Kammeyer, Kallmeyer, Sellmeyer, Kohlmeyer, Kelleher

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Where is the Kelmeyer family from?

You can see how Kelmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kelmeyer family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kelmeyer's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Kelmeyer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Kelmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelmeyer 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Kelmeyer. 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 12 military records available for the last name Kelmeyer. For the veterans among your Kelmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelmeyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1987, in the United States, Kelmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kelmeyer in 1964 was 66, and 89 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelmeyer 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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