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Calohan Family History

Calohan 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: Calahan, Callahan, Callan, Colahan, Calman, Cohan, Carolan, Calaman

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Where is the Calohan family from?

You can see how Calohan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calohan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Calohan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Calohan families living in New Brunswick. This was about 83% of all the recorded Calohan's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Calohan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calohan 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 Calohan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Calohan. 36% of Calohan men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Painter
    15%

What Calohan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Calohan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calohan 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Calohan. 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 92 military records available for the last name Calohan. For the veterans among your Calohan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calohan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Calohan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Calohan in 1963 was 65, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Calohan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calohan 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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