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Calden Family History

Calden Surname Meaning

from Mac Haldan see McCalden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Calden family from?

You can see how Calden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Calden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Calden families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Calden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Calden families in 1891.
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What did your Calden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Calden. 100% of Calden men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Calden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Calden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calden 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Calden. 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 385 military records available for the last name Calden. For the veterans among your Calden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calden lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Calden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Calden in 1963 was 75, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calden 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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