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Kolmer Family History

Kolmer 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: Holmer, Koller, Colmer, Kolter, Kalmer, Kolber, Kolker, Bolmer

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Where is the Kolmer family from?

You can see how Kolmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kolmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Kolmer families living in Derbyshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kolmer's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Kolmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolmer 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 Kolmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolmer. 33% of Kolmer men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Kolmer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kolmer were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    37%
  • Housewife
    28%
  • Typist
    19%
  • Housework
    19%

What Kolmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kolmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolmer 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 463 immigration records available for the last name Kolmer. 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 542 military records available for the last name Kolmer. For the veterans among your Kolmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolmer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kolmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kolmer in 1960 was 67, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kolmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolmer 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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