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Calwell Family History

Calwell Surname Meaning

see Caldwell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Calwell family from?

You can see how Calwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Calwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Calwell families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Calwell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Calwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calwell 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 Calwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Calwell. 100% of Calwell 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Calwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calwell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Calwell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Calwell. For the veterans among your Calwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calwell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Calwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Calwell in 1955 was 57, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calwell 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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