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Caldernon Family History

Caldernon 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: Calderon, Alderton, Calderone, Balderson, Alderson, Calderin

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Where is the Caldernon family from?

You can see how Caldernon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caldernon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Caldernon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Caldernon family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Caldernon's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Caldernon families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caldernon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Caldernon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caldernon 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Caldernon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Caldernon. For the veterans among your Caldernon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caldernon lifespan?

Average Caldernon life expectancy in 1968 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caldernon 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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