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Callenda Family History

Callenda 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: Calland, Callender, Allende, Caliendo, Callens, Calleja, Callen

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Where is the Callenda family from?

You can see how Callenda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callenda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Callenda families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Callenda families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Callenda's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Callenda families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Callenda 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 72 census records available for the last name Callenda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Callenda 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 Callenda. 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 4 military records available for the last name Callenda. For the veterans among your Callenda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Callenda lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1982, in the United States, Callenda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Callenda in 1977 was 67, and 81 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Callenda 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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