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Calquhon Family History

Calquhon 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: Colquhoun, Callahan, Calderon, Calton, Cauchon, Callison, Caldon

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Where is the Calquhon family from?

You can see how Calquhon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calquhon family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 2 Calquhon families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Calquhon's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Calquhon families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Calquhon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calquhon 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Calquhon. 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 2 military records available for the last name Calquhon. For the veterans among your Calquhon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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