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Callinan Family History

Callinan Surname Meaning

Irish (Clare and Cork): variant of Callanan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Callinan family from?

You can see how Callinan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callinan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Callinan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Callinan families living in Glamorgan. This was about 31% of all the recorded Callinan's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Callinan families in 1891.
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What did your Callinan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Callinan. 100% of Callinan men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Callinan 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Callinan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Callinan. For the veterans among your Callinan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Callinan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Callinan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Callinan in 1958 was 47, and 19 in 2004.

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