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Calnen Family History

Calnen 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: Callen, Calnan, Cane, Allen, Carne, Cannon, Carden, Caleb, Cullen

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Where is the Calnen family from?

You can see how Calnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calnen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Calnen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Calnen families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 82% of all the recorded Calnen's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Calnen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calnen 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 Calnen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clergyman and Candy Wrapper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Calnen. 25% of Calnen men worked as a Clergyman and 60% of Calnen women worked as a Candy Wrapper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Calnen were Truck Driver and Weaver.

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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 1940

  • Clergyman
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Candy Wrapper
    60%
  • Weaver
    40%

What Calnen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 625 census records available for the last name Calnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calnen 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Calnen. 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 127 military records available for the last name Calnen. For the veterans among your Calnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calnen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Calnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Calnen in 1964 was 81, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calnen 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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