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Calkin Family History

Calkin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Culkin. English: variant of Colkin from a pet form of the personal names Cole or Coll.

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


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Where is the Calkin family from?

You can see how Calkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Calkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 42 Calkin families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Calkin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Calkin families in 1891.
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What did your Calkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Calkin. 28% of Calkin men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Calkin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Calkin were Cws Shop Assistant (grocery) and Hosiery Seamer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Dyers Labourer
    19%
  • Retired
    19%
  • Cws Shop Assistant (grocery)
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Hosiery Seamer
    4%

What Calkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Calkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calkin 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 776 immigration records available for the last name Calkin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Calkin. For the veterans among your Calkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calkin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Calkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Calkin in 1960 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Calkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calkin 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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