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Calven Family History

Calven 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: Calvey, Calvin, Calver, Caven, Callen, Allen, Carden, Cave, Caleb

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Where is the Calven family from?

You can see how Calven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Calven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Calven family living in Essex. This was about 25% of all the recorded Calven's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Calven families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calven 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 Calven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Calven. 19% of Calven men worked as a Truck Driver and 43% of Calven women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Calven were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Calven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calven 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Calven. 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 117 military records available for the last name Calven. For the veterans among your Calven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calven lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Calven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Calven in 1971 was 81, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calven 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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