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Calknis Family History

Calknis 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: Alanis, Callis, Calais, Galanis, Galinis, Calkins, Callais, Calkin

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Where is the Calknis family from?

You can see how Calknis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calknis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Calknis family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Calknis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Calknis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Calknis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calknis 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Calknis. 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 2 military records available for the last name Calknis. For the veterans among your Calknis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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