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Caldron Family History

Caldron Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Calderón (see Calderon).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Caldron family from?

You can see how Caldron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caldron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Caldron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Caldron families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Caldron's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Caldron families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caldron surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caldron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caldron. 48% of Caldron men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Caldron women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caldron were Labor and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    40%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

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Passenger Lists

There are 201 immigration records available for the last name Caldron. 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 139 military records available for the last name Caldron. For the veterans among your Caldron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caldron lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Caldron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Caldron in 1964 was 70, and 75 in 2004.

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