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Calner Family History

Calner 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: Calder, Canner, Calver, Carner, Caler, Casner, Cavner, Cater, Cane

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Where is the Calner family from?

You can see how Calner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Calner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Calner families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Calner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Calner families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Calner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calner 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Calner. 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 31 military records available for the last name Calner. For the veterans among your Calner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calner lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1992, in the United States, Calner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Calner in 1985 was 71, and 88 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calner 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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