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Calnick Family History

Calnick 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: Rasnick, Chapnick, Zelnick, Connick, Carrick, Rolnick, Barnick

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Where is the Calnick family from?

You can see how Calnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calnick family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Calnick families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 7 Calnick families living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Calnick's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Calnick families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calnick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Calnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calnick 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Calnick. 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 3 military records available for the last name Calnick. For the veterans among your Calnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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