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Kalchschmid Family History

Kalchschmid 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: Waldschmidt, Palleschi, Olmscheid, Kalscheur, Linscheid, Kalisch

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Where is the Kalchschmid family from?

You can see how Kalchschmid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalchschmid family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kalchschmid family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalchschmid's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kalchschmid families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Kalchschmid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalchschmid 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kalchschmid. 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 92 military records available for the last name Kalchschmid. For the veterans among your Kalchschmid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalchschmid lifespan?

Average Kalchschmid life expectancy in 1997 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalchschmid 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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