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Callam Family History

Callam Surname Meaning

see Callan. see Callum. see Calam.

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


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Where is the Callam family from?

You can see how Callam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Callam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Callam families living in Middlesex. This was about 15% of all the recorded Callam's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Callam families in 1891.
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What did your Callam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Callam. 50% of Callam men worked as a Carpenter and 88% of Callam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Callam were Bricklayer and Cook.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Bricklayer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Cook
    7%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Callam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Callam 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 825 immigration records available for the last name Callam. 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 435 military records available for the last name Callam. For the veterans among your Callam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Callam lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Callam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Callam in 1961 was 61, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Callam 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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