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Calderson Family History

Calderson 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, Balderson, Alderson, Anderson, Alderton, Balderston

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Where is the Calderson family from?

You can see how Calderson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calderson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Calderson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Calderson family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Calderson's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Calderson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calderson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Calderson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Calderson. 31% of Calderson men worked as a Labor and 100% of Calderson women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Labor
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Calderson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Calderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calderson 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Calderson. 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 35 military records available for the last name Calderson. For the veterans among your Calderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calderson lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1999, in the United States, Calderson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Calderson in 1989 was 30, and 35 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Calderson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calderson 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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