This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Callanam family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Callanam Family History

Callanam 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: Callaham, Callanan, Calland, Callahan, Callan, Callaway, Calliham

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Callanam family from?

You can see how Callanam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callanam family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Callanam family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Callanam's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Callanam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Callanam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Callanam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Callanam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Callanam census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Callanam

Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Callanam. 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.

View all Callanam immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Callanam. For the veterans among your Callanam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Callanam military records

You've only scratched the surface of Callanam family history

Discover More

What is the average Callanam lifespan?

Average Callanam life expectancy in 1982 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Callanam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Callanam 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Callanam family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial