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Kachmar Family History

Kachmar Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Slovak Kačmár Czech KačmářKačmař or Polish Kaczmarz (see Kaczmar)all meaning ‘innkeeper’.

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


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Where is the Kachmar family from?

You can see how Kachmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kachmar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Kachmar families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 19% of all the recorded Kachmar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kachmar families in 1920.
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What did your Kachmar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Examiner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kachmar. 45% of Kachmar men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kachmar women worked as an Examiner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kachmar were Weaver and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Weaver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Examiner
    34%
  • Weaver
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%

What Kachmar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kachmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kachmar 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Kachmar. 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 546 military records available for the last name Kachmar. For the veterans among your Kachmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kachmar lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kachmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kachmar in 1944 was 42, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kachmar 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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