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Kammayer Family History

Kammayer 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: Kammeyer, Kammer, Kammerer, Hammaker, Dammeyer, Kazmaier, Kummer

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Where is the Kammayer family from?

You can see how Kammayer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kammayer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kammayer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Kammayer families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Kammayer's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kammayer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Kammayer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kammayer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kammayer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kammayer. For the veterans among your Kammayer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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