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Calnin Family History

Calnin 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: Calvin, Calpin, Calnan, Calkin, Callin, Carlin, Cain, Albin, Cannon

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Where is the Calnin family from?

You can see how Calnin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calnin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Calnin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Calnin families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Calnin's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Calnin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 831 census records available for the last name Calnin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calnin 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Calnin. 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 67 military records available for the last name Calnin. For the veterans among your Calnin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calnin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Calnin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Calnin in 1969 was 76, and 100 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calnin 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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