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Calamel Family History

Calamel 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: Calame, Camel, Clavel, Calmes, Carmel, Calaman, Calamia, Salame

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Where is the Calamel family from?

You can see how Calamel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calamel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Calamel families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Calamel family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Calamel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Calamel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calamel 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 36 census records available for the last name Calamel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calamel 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Calamel. 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 Calamel. For the veterans among your Calamel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calamel lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2003, in the United States, Calamel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Calamel in 1993 was 94, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calamel 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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