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Kalmay Family History

Kalmay 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: Kalman, Kallay, Kalmar, Karman, Kolman, Kelman, Kamal, Almasy, Salman

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Where is the Kalmay family from?

You can see how Kalmay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalmay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kalmay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Kalmay families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalmay's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Kalmay families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalmay 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 40 census records available for the last name Kalmay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalmay 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Kalmay. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kalmay. For the veterans among your Kalmay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalmay lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1979, in the United States, Kalmay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kalmay in 1974 was 69, and 49 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalmay 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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