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Calchman Family History

Calchman 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: Lachman, Cashman, Calman, Calaman, Coachman, Bauchman, Marchman

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Where is the Calchman family from?

You can see how Calchman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calchman family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Calchman families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Calchman's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Calchman families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calchman 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 108 census records available for the last name Calchman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calchman 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Calchman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Calchman. For the veterans among your Calchman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calchman lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Calchman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Calchman in 1986 was 96, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calchman 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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