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Calebs Family History

Calebs 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: Caleb, Cales, Sales, Caley, Scales, Calero, Vales, Capers, Cale

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Where is the Calebs family from?

You can see how Calebs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calebs family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Calebs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Calebs family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Calebs's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Calebs families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Calebs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calebs 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Calebs. 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 20 military records available for the last name Calebs. For the veterans among your Calebs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calebs lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Calebs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Calebs in 1970 was 76, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calebs 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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