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Calhome Family History

Calhome 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: Calcote, Calame, Salome, Calhoun, Calhoon, Callow, Choe, Close

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Where is the Calhome family from?

You can see how Calhome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calhome family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Calhome families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Calhome families living in West Virginia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Calhome's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Calhome families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calhome 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 Calhome ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Calhome. 60% of Calhome men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Calhome women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Calhome family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Calhome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calhome 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Calhome. 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 22 military records available for the last name Calhome. For the veterans among your Calhome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calhome lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1989, in the United States, Calhome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Calhome in 1984 was 60, and 69 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Calhome

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calhome 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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