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Callanah Family History

Callanah 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: Callanan, Calland, Callahan, Callan, Callaway, Callaham, Cavanah

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Where is the Callanah family from?

You can see how Callanah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callanah family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Callanah families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Callanah families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Callanah's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Callanah families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Callanah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Callanah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Callanah 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 Callanah. 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 3 military records available for the last name Callanah. For the veterans among your Callanah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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