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Calward Family History

Calward 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: Callard, Alward, Calland, Coward, Mallard, Callari, Allard, Hayward

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Where is the Calward family from?

You can see how Calward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calward family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Calward families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Calward families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Calward's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Calward families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Calward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calward 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Calward. 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 military records available for the last name Calward. For the veterans among your Calward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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