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Kalmey Family History

Kalmey 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: Kalmer, Kaley, Kalmes, Palmer, Halley, Kalman, Paley, Galley, Balmer

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Where is the Kalmey family from?

You can see how Kalmey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalmey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalmey families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 9 Kalmey families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalmey's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Kalmey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalmey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kalmey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kalmey. 60% of Kalmey men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Kalmey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Kalmey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalmey 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Kalmey. 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 15 military records available for the last name Kalmey. For the veterans among your Kalmey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalmey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Kalmey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kalmey in 1963 was 75, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kalmey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kalmey 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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