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Caliaghan Family History

Caliaghan 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: Callaghan, Callahan, Hallahan, Gavaghan, Aliaga, Gallahan, Calahan

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Where is the Caliaghan family from?

You can see how Caliaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caliaghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Caliaghan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Caliaghan families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Caliaghan's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Caliaghan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Caliaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caliaghan 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Caliaghan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Caliaghan. For the veterans among your Caliaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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