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Kammers Family History

Kammers 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: Kammer, Lammers, Hammers, Kummer, Kamber, Hammer, Kamler, Kalmer

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Where is the Kammers family from?

You can see how Kammers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kammers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kammers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Kammers families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Kammers's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kammers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kammers 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 Kammers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kammers. 50% of Kammers men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kammers women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kammers were Farm Operator and Office Assistant.

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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%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farm Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Office Assistant
    50%

What Kammers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kammers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kammers 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Kammers. 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 191 military records available for the last name Kammers. For the veterans among your Kammers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kammers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kammers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kammers in 1963 was 78, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kammers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kammers 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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