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Calquhaun Family History

Calquhaun 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: Colquhoun, Callahan, Calhoun, Calahan, Callihan, Chauhan, Callan

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Where is the Calquhaun family from?

You can see how Calquhaun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calquhaun family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1851. The most Calquhaun families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Calquhaun families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Calquhaun's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Calquhaun families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Calquhaun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calquhaun 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Calquhaun. 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 Calquhaun. For the veterans among your Calquhaun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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