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Kellmeyer Family History

Kellmeyer 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: Kallmeyer, Sellmeyer, Killmeyer, Kollmeyer, Dallmeyer, Gallmeyer

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Where is the Kellmeyer family from?

You can see how Kellmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kellmeyer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kellmeyer families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Kellmeyer families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kellmeyer's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kellmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kellmeyer 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 Kellmeyer ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Kellmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Kellmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kellmeyer 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Kellmeyer. 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 39 military records available for the last name Kellmeyer. For the veterans among your Kellmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kellmeyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Kellmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kellmeyer in 1963 was 82, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kellmeyer 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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