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Callins Family History

Callins Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Collins.

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


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Where is the Callins family from?

You can see how Callins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Callins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 326 Callins families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Callins's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Callins families in 1891.
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What did your Callins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Callins. 60% of Callins men worked as a Bank Clerk and 73% of Callins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Callins were Bricklayer and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bank Clerk
    60%
  • Bricklayer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Callins. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Callins. For the veterans among your Callins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Callins lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Callins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Callins in 1955 was 46, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Callins 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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