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Kalmbach Name Meaning

German: habitational name from Kalmbach an der Enz in southwestern Germany probably so named from Old High German galm ‘loud noise’ + bah ‘creek stream’ (see Bach ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kalbach, Albach, Marbach, Kaltenbach, Fahrbach, Halbach, Limbach

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Where is the Kalmbach family from?

You can see how Kalmbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalmbach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalmbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Kalmbach families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Kalmbach's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kalmbach families in 1911.
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What did your Kalmbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kalmbach. 100% of Kalmbach 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kalmbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalmbach 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 656 immigration records available for the last name Kalmbach. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 813 military records available for the last name Kalmbach. For the veterans among your Kalmbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalmbach lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kalmbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kalmbach in 1959 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

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