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Calhonn Family History

Calhonn 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: Calhoun, Calhoon, Calton, Caldon, Cahoon, Callon, Cashon, Chon, Chong

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Where is the Calhonn family from?

You can see how Calhonn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calhonn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Calhonn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Calhonn families living in South Carolina. This was about 51% of all the recorded Calhonn's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Calhonn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calhonn 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 Calhonn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Calhonn. 67% of Calhonn men 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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Traveling Salesman
    34%

What Calhonn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Calhonn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calhonn 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Calhonn. 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 47 military records available for the last name Calhonn. For the veterans among your Calhonn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calhonn lifespan?

Average Calhonn life expectancy in 2001 was 43 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Calhonn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calhonn 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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