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Caldah Family History

Caldah 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: Caldas, Calder, Cala, Carda, Callan, Calla, Salah, Alday, Calman

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Where is the Caldah family from?

You can see how Caldah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caldah family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 10 Caldah families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Caldah's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Caldah families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Caldah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caldah 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Caldah. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Caldah. For the veterans among your Caldah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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