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Calender Family History

Calender Surname Meaning

English: variant of Callender.

Scottish: variant of Callander.

Possibly also an Americanized form of German Kalander (see Kolander).

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


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Where is the Calender family from?

You can see how Calender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calender family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Calender families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Calender families living in Durham. This was about 31% of all the recorded Calender's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Calender families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calender surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Calender ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Calender. 100% of Calender 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Calender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calender 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 474 immigration records available for the last name Calender. 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 600 military records available for the last name Calender. For the veterans among your Calender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calender lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Calender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Calender in 1954 was 62, and 61 in 2004.

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