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Callah Family History

Callah 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, Calla, Callas, Pallas, Callow, Falla, Hallam, Palla, Calland

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Where is the Callah family from?

You can see how Callah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callah family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Callah families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Callah family living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Callah's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Callah families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Callah 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 436 census records available for the last name Callah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Callah 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Callah. 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 Callah. For the veterans among your Callah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Callah lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Callah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Callah in 1988 was 63, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Callah 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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