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Callachen Family History

Callachen 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: Callahan, Callaghan, Gallacher, Wallace, Callander, Callan, Wallach

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Where is the Callachen family from?

You can see how Callachen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callachen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1891. The most Callachen families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 10 Callachen families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Callachen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Callachen families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Callachen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Callachen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Callachen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Callachen. 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 military records available for the last name Callachen. For the veterans among your Callachen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Callachen lifespan?

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