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Callenberg Family History

Callenberg 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: Kallenberg, Wallenberg, Falkenberg, Callender, Ellenberg, Kaldenberg

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Where is the Callenberg family from?

You can see how Callenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Callenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Callenberg family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Callenberg's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Callenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Callenberg 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 204 census records available for the last name Callenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Callenberg 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Callenberg. 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 274 military records available for the last name Callenberg. For the veterans among your Callenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Callenberg lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Callenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Callenberg in 1964 was 79, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Callenberg 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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