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Calleson Family History

Calleson 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: Callison, Calderon, Allison, Calleros, Tolleson, Asleson, Carlson

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Where is the Calleson family from?

You can see how Calleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calleson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Calleson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Calleson families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Calleson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Calleson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calleson 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 Calleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Calleson. 100% of Calleson 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 535 census records available for the last name Calleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calleson 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Calleson. 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 Calleson. For the veterans among your Calleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calleson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Calleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Calleson in 1964 was 64, and 95 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calleson 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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