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Callens Family History

Callens Surname Meaning

Flemish: metronymic from the female personal name Calle a short form of Katelijne, an equivalent of Catherine.

This surname is also found in France (Nord) and Wallonia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Callens family from?

You can see how Callens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Callens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Callens families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Callens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Callens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Callens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Callens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Callens. 82% of Callens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Shop Assistant
    19%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Callens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Callens 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 726 immigration records available for the last name Callens. 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 397 military records available for the last name Callens. For the veterans among your Callens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Callens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Callens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Callens in 1963 was 76, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Callens 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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