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Callaby Family History

Callaby Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin; possibly an irregular variant of Colby.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Callaby family from?

You can see how Callaby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callaby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Callaby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 195 Callaby families living in Norfolk. This was about 64% of all the recorded Callaby's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Callaby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Callaby 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 Callaby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Callaby. 32% of Callaby men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 68% of Callaby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Callaby were Horseman On Farm and Housewife.

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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

  • Agricultural Labourer
    32%
  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Bricklayer
    14%
  • Horseman On Farm
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Land Worker
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Callaby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Callaby 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Callaby. 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 328 military records available for the last name Callaby. For the veterans among your Callaby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Callaby lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Callaby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Callaby in 1964 was 68, and 21 in 2002.

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