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Calegan Family History

Calegan 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: Coleman, Callan, Creegan, Calman, Colgan, Calaman, Cadogan, Cregan

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Where is the Calegan family from?

You can see how Calegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calegan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Calegan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Calegan family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Calegan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Calegan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calegan 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 Calegan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hondry Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Calegan. 50% of Calegan men worked as a Hondry Man.

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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 1940

  • Hondry Man
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Calegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calegan 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Calegan. 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 138 military records available for the last name Calegan. For the veterans among your Calegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calegan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Calegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Calegan in 1966 was 73, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calegan 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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