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Callendar Family History

Callendar Surname Meaning

see Callender. see Callander.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Callendar family from?

You can see how Callendar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callendar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Callendar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Callendar families living in Lancashire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Callendar's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Callendar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Callendar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Callendar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Callendar. 100% of Callendar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Callendar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Callendar 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 453 immigration records available for the last name Callendar. 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 293 military records available for the last name Callendar. For the veterans among your Callendar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Callendar lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Callendar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Callendar in 1958 was 86, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Callendar 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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