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Caline Family History

Caline 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: Carline, Maline, Saline, Caine, Cline, Valine, Calise, Canine, Cane

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Where is the Caline family from?

You can see how Caline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caline family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Caline families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 5 Caline families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Caline's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Caline families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caline 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 530 census records available for the last name Caline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caline 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Caline. 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 Caline. For the veterans among your Caline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caline lifespan?

Average Caline life expectancy in 1978 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caline 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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