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Calanis Family History

Calanis 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: Alanis, Calais, Galanis, Cabaniss, Lalani, Calamia, Cabanas, Callis

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Where is the Calanis family from?

You can see how Calanis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calanis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Calanis family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Calanis's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Calanis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Calanis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calanis 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Calanis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Calanis. For the veterans among your Calanis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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