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Calwan Family History

Calwan 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: Callan, Calman, Calnan, Kalman, Balan, Calland, Cala, Galvan, Carman

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Where is the Calwan family from?

You can see how Calwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calwan family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Calwan family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Calwan's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Calwan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calwan 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 34 census records available for the last name Calwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calwan 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Calwan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Calwan. For the veterans among your Calwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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