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Calsen Family History

Calsen 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: Carlsen, Callen, Allen, Halse, Olsen, Carden, Caleb, Cullen, Calder

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Where is the Calsen family from?

You can see how Calsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Calsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Calsen family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Calsen's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Calsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calsen 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 294 census records available for the last name Calsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calsen 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Calsen. 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 29 military records available for the last name Calsen. For the veterans among your Calsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calsen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Calsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Calsen in 1964 was 64, and 99 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calsen 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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