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Calnert Family History

Calnert 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: Calvert, Calbert, Albert, Calder, Halbert, Calero, Carnett, Colbert

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Where is the Calnert family from?

You can see how Calnert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calnert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Calnert families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Calnert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Calnert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calnert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Calnert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Calnert. 100% of Calnert 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Calnert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calnert 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Calnert. 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 Calnert. For the veterans among your Calnert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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