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Calhamer Family History

Calhamer 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: Calame, Machamer, Palmer, Hamer, Callander, Creamer, Balmer, Calder

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Where is the Calhamer family from?

You can see how Calhamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calhamer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Calhamer family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Calhamer's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Calhamer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calhamer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Calhamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calhamer 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 immigration records available for the last name Calhamer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Calhamer. For the veterans among your Calhamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calhamer lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Calhamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Calhamer in 1977 was 76, and 103 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calhamer 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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