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Caldor Family History

Caldor 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: Calder, Caldon, Kaldor, Callow, Cardon, Alder, Halder, Cardo, Calton

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Where is the Caldor family from?

You can see how Caldor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caldor family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Caldor families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Caldor families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Caldor's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Caldor families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caldor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Caldor ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Caldor. 100% of Caldor men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Caldor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caldor 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Caldor. 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 13 military records available for the last name Caldor. For the veterans among your Caldor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caldor lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Caldor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Caldor in 1973 was 75, and 98 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caldor 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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