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Calharn Family History

Calharn 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: Callan, Callari, Callard, Calman, Cahan, Carhart, Calhoun, Calhoon

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Where is the Calharn family from?

You can see how Calharn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calharn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Calharn families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Calharn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Calharn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Calharn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calharn 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Calharn. 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 Calharn. For the veterans among your Calharn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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