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Calwer Family History

Calwer 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: Calder, Calver, Caler, Cater, Palmer, Alger, Waller, Galler, Alter

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Where is the Calwer family from?

You can see how Calwer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calwer family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Calwer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Calwer family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Calwer's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Calwer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calwer 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 30 census records available for the last name Calwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calwer 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Calwer. 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 10 military records available for the last name Calwer. For the veterans among your Calwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calwer lifespan?

Average Calwer life expectancy in 1963 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calwer 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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