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Calnan Family History

Calnan Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened form of Callanan.

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


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Where is the Calnan family from?

You can see how Calnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calnan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Calnan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 126 Calnan families living in London. This was about 81% of all the recorded Calnan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Calnan families in 1891.
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What did your Calnan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Calnan. 20% of Calnan men worked as an Insurance Agent and 80% of Calnan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Calnan were Stevedore Heavy Work and Cost Over All Machinist.

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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

  • Insurance Agent
    20%
  • Wharf Labourer
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Stevedore Heavy Work
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Cost Over All Machinist
    4%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Calnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calnan 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Calnan. 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 Calnan. For the veterans among your Calnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calnan lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Calnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Calnan in 1944 was 32, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calnan 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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