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Calmels Family History

Calmels 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: Calmes, Camel, Cales, Salmela, Carmel, Chalmers, Callens, Balmes

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Where is the Calmels family from?

You can see how Calmels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calmels family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Calmels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Calmels families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Calmels's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Calmels families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calmels 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 Calmels ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Calmels. 100% of Calmels 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 484 census records available for the last name Calmels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calmels 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Calmels. 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 25 military records available for the last name Calmels. For the veterans among your Calmels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calmels lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Calmels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Calmels in 1969 was 85, and 94 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calmels 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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