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Calenberg Family History

Calenberg 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: Falkenberg, Kallenberg, Ellenberg, Kaldenberg, Wallenberg, Rabenberg

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Where is the Calenberg family from?

You can see how Calenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Calenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Calenberg families living in New York. This was about 62% of all the recorded Calenberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Calenberg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Calenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calenberg 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Calenberg. 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 41 military records available for the last name Calenberg. For the veterans among your Calenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calenberg lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Calenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Calenberg in 1971 was 48, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calenberg 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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