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Caliman Family History

Caliman 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: Calman, Calaman, Coleman, Kalman, Allman, Waldman, Carman, Callan

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Where is the Caliman family from?

You can see how Caliman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caliman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caliman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Caliman families living in Glamorgan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Caliman's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Caliman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caliman 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Caliman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caliman 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Caliman. 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 143 military records available for the last name Caliman. For the veterans among your Caliman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caliman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Caliman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Caliman in 1965 was 61, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caliman 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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