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Calyen Family History

Calyen 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: Galyen, Callen, Allen, Carden, Caleb, Cullen, Calder, Mayen, Caley

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Where is the Calyen family from?

You can see how Calyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calyen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Calyen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Calyen family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Calyen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Calyen families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calyen 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 36 census records available for the last name Calyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calyen 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 Calyen. 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 9 military records available for the last name Calyen. For the veterans among your Calyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calyen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Calyen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Calyen in 1971 was 65, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calyen 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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