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Callanen Family History

Callanen 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: Callanan, Callander, Calland, Callahan, Callan, Callen, Callinan

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Where is the Callanen family from?

You can see how Callanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callanen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Callanen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Callanen families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Callanen's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Callanen families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Callanen 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 134 census records available for the last name Callanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Callanen 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Callanen. 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 18 military records available for the last name Callanen. For the veterans among your Callanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Callanen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Callanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Callanen in 1978 was 68, and 92 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Callanen 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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