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Kammler Family History

Kammler 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: Kamler, Kammer, Kummer, Kapler, Kamber, Hammer, Kandler, Baumler

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Where is the Kammler family from?

You can see how Kammler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kammler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kammler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kammler families living in Massachusetts. This was about 70% of all the recorded Kammler's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kammler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kammler 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 Kammler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kammler. 39% of Kammler men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kammler women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    39%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kammler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 702 census records available for the last name Kammler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kammler 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Kammler. 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 844 military records available for the last name Kammler. For the veterans among your Kammler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kammler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Kammler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kammler in 1964 was 67, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kammler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kammler 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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