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Calnek Family History

Calnek 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: Cane, Cleek, Carne, Caleb, Calder, Caley, Panek, Calvey, Capek, Malek

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Where is the Calnek family from?

You can see how Calnek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calnek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Calnek families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Calnek's in USA. New York had the highest population of Calnek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calnek 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 Calnek ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Calnek. 100% of Calnek men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Calnek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Calnek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calnek 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Calnek. 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 55 military records available for the last name Calnek. For the veterans among your Calnek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calnek lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Calnek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Calnek in 1969 was 75, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calnek 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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