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Calderon Family History

Calderon Surname Meaning

Spanish (Calderón): topographic name from an augmentative of caldera ‘basin crater hollow’ (see Caldera), a common element of stream and mountain names or a habitational name from a place called with this word, for example Calderón in Valencia province.

Nickname or occupational name from an augmentative of caldera ‘kettle’ (see Caldera).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Calderon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calderon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Calderon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Calderon families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Calderon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Calderon families in 1891.
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What did your Calderon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Calderon. 77% of Calderon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    24%

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Passenger Lists

There are 25,000 immigration records available for the last name Calderon. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Calderon. For the veterans among your Calderon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calderon lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Calderon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Calderon in 1942 was 39, and 69 in 2004.

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