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Calmeyer Family History

Calmeyer 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: Kammeyer, Dallmeyer, Altmeyer, Kallmeyer, Gallmeyer, Dammeyer

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Where is the Calmeyer family from?

You can see how Calmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Calmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Calmeyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Calmeyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Calmeyer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Calmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calmeyer 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Calmeyer. 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 35 military records available for the last name Calmeyer. For the veterans among your Calmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calmeyer lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1996, in the United States, Calmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Calmeyer in 1990 was 72, and 80 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calmeyer 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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