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Calkoun Family History

Calkoun 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, Calton, Baloun, Caldon, Callon, Calhoon, Calkin, Calcote

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Where is the Calkoun family from?

You can see how Calkoun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calkoun family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Calkoun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Calkoun family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Calkoun's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Calkoun families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Calkoun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calkoun 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Calkoun. 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 7 military records available for the last name Calkoun. For the veterans among your Calkoun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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