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Calpin Family History

Calpin Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish (Mayo and Sligo): shortened form of McAlpine.

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


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Where is the Calpin family from?

You can see how Calpin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calpin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Calpin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 78 Calpin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Calpin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Calpin families in 1891.
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What did your Calpin 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 Calpin. 55% of Calpin men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Calpin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Calpin were Iron Foundry Gas Worker Heavy Worker and Charwoman.

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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
    55%
  • Bricklayers Labourer
    28%
  • Iron Foundry Gas Worker Heavy Worker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Household Duties Unpaid
    6%
  • House Duties
    6%
  • Charwoman
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Calpin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calpin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Calpin. 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 521 military records available for the last name Calpin. For the veterans among your Calpin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calpin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Calpin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Calpin in 1958 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

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