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Calaban Family History

Calaban 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: Balaban, Calaman, Calahan, Laban, Callahan, Callan, Caban, Alban

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Where is the Calaban family from?

You can see how Calaban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calaban family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Calaban families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Calaban's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Calaban families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calaban surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Calaban ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Calaban. 60% of Calaban men worked as a Painter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Calaban family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Calaban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calaban 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Calaban. 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 Calaban. For the veterans among your Calaban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calaban lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Calaban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Calaban in 1963 was 75, and 77 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Calaban

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calaban 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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