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Callahar Family History

Callahar 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: Callahan, Callaham, Hallahan, Callaway, Calliham, Callanan, Callaghan

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Where is the Callahar family from?

You can see how Callahar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callahar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Callahar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Callahar families living in Rhode Island. This was about 83% of all the recorded Callahar's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Callahar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Callahar 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 100 census records available for the last name Callahar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Callahar 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Callahar. 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 9 military records available for the last name Callahar. For the veterans among your Callahar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Callahar lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Callahar

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