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Calmes Family History

Calmes Surname Meaning

French: topographic name for a person living on a high barren plateau, a derivative of the pre-Latin term calmis, or a habitational name from some minor place in southern France so named.

Luxembourgish German and French (Lorraine; of German origin): variant of Kalmes and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


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You can see how Calmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calmes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Calmes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Calmes families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Calmes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Calmes families in 1891.
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What did your Calmes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Calmes. 100% of Calmes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Calmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calmes 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Calmes. 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 941 military records available for the last name Calmes. For the veterans among your Calmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calmes lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Calmes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Calmes in 1947 was 24, and 78 in 2004.

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