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Calvain Family History

Calvain 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, Galvin, Galvan, Callan, Captain, Cavan, Calman, Alvin

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Where is the Calvain family from?

You can see how Calvain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calvain family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Calvain families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Calvain families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Calvain's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Calvain families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calvain 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 21 census records available for the last name Calvain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calvain 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Calvain. 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 3 military records available for the last name Calvain. For the veterans among your Calvain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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