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Kalmes Family History

Kalmes Name Meaning

German and Luxembourgish: variant of Kalmus . This surname is also found in France (Lorraine). Compare Calmes .

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


Similar surnames: Kalmus, Kallen, Gales, Kalmer, Walkes, Kamens, Alles, Armes, Games

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Where is the Kalmes family from?

You can see how Kalmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kalmes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kalmes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Kalmes families living in Alberta. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kalmes's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kalmes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kalmes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kalmes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Dress Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kalmes. 50% of Kalmes men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kalmes women worked as a Dress Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kalmes were Manager and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dress Work
    34%
  • Typist
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kalmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kalmes 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Kalmes. 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 125 military records available for the last name Kalmes. For the veterans among your Kalmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kalmes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kalmes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kalmes in 1963 was 72, and 89 in 2004.

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