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Kallmeyer Name Meaning

German: from Slavic kal ‘marshland’, ‘bog’ + Middle High German meier ‘farmer’, ‘steward’, hence a distinguishing nickname for a farmer whose farm lay on marshy land.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Killmeyer, Dallmeyer, Kammeyer, Altmeyer, Kohlmeyer, Gallmeyer

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Kallmeyer Family Origin

Where is the Kallmeyer family from?

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You can see how Kallmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kallmeyer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kallmeyer families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Kallmeyer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kallmeyer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kallmeyer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kallmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Kallmeyer Family Occupations

What did your Kallmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Kallmeyer family was Laborer. Farmer, Clothing Dealer and Housekeeper were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Kallmeyer. The most common Kallmeyer occupation in the USA was Farmer. 38% of Kallmeyer's were Farmers.

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  • Farmer

    38%

  • Clothing Dealer

    13%

  • Housekeeper

    13%

  • Laborer

    13%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kallmeyer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Kallmeyer Historical Records

What Kallmeyer family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kallmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kallmeyer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 625 immigration records available for the last name Kallmeyer. 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 Card

There are 860 military records available for the last name Kallmeyer. For the veterans among your Kallmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Kallmeyer Life Expectancy

What is the average Kallmeyer lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kallmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kallmeyer in 1954 was 44, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kallmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kallmeyer 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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