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Kelmer Family History

Kelmer 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: Keller, Elmer, Helmer, Kelner, Kalmer, Kelber, Kemmer, Kelker, Kelter

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Where is the Kelmer family from?

You can see how Kelmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kelmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kelmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Kelmer families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kelmer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kelmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kelmer 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 Kelmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kelmer. 17% of Kelmer men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Kelmer women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kelmer were New Worker and Secretary.

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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
    17%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    22%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Secretary
    15%

What Kelmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kelmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kelmer 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Kelmer. 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 248 military records available for the last name Kelmer. For the veterans among your Kelmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kelmer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kelmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kelmer in 1963 was 71, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kelmer 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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