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Caltrell Family History

Caltrell 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: Cantrell, Castell, Caldwell, Cartmell, Cantwell, Carrell, Cottrell

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Where is the Caltrell family from?

You can see how Caltrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caltrell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Caltrell families living in California. This was about 73% of all the recorded Caltrell's in USA. California had the highest population of Caltrell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caltrell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Caltrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caltrell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Caltrell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Caltrell. For the veterans among your Caltrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caltrell lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2002, in the United States, Caltrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Caltrell in 2001 was 48, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caltrell 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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