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Kalmbach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Kalmbach an der Enz in southwestern Germany probably so named from Old High German galm ‘loud noise’.

It combines the elements galm and bah, where bah signifies ‘creek’ or ‘stream’.

This etymology suggests a geographical feature characterized by a noisy creek or stream.

Such names are common in regions where water bodies play a significant role in the landscape.

Kalmbach reflects the natural environment and historical significance of sound in relation to water bodies.

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


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Where is the Kalmbach family from?

You can see how Kalmbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalmbach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalmbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Kalmbach families living in Michigan. This was about 27% of all the recorded Kalmbach's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kalmbach families in 1880.
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What did your Kalmbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalmbach. 22% of Kalmbach men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Kalmbach women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kalmbach were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housework
    20%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 656 immigration records available for the last name Kalmbach. 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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There are 813 military records available for the last name Kalmbach. For the veterans among your Kalmbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalmbach lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kalmbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kalmbach in 1959 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

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