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Calahand Family History

Calahand 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: Calahan, Calland, Callahan, Colahan, Calaman, Balaban, Catalano

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Where is the Calahand family from?

You can see how Calahand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calahand family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Calahand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Calahand families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Calahand's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Calahand families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calahand 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 135 census records available for the last name Calahand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calahand 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Calahand. 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 4 military records available for the last name Calahand. For the veterans among your Calahand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calahand lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Calahand

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