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Calter Family History

Calter Surname Meaning

see Colter.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Calter family from?

You can see how Calter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Calter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Calter families living in Hampshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Calter's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Calter families in 1891.
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What did your Calter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Calter. 82% of Calter 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
    82%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Calter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calter 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Calter. 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 238 military records available for the last name Calter. For the veterans among your Calter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calter lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Calter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Calter in 1968 was 71, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calter 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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