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Caleson Family History

Caleson Name 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: Coleson, Calderon, Calero, Calton, Cason, Cales, Cameron, Lageson

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Where is the Caleson family from?

You can see how Caleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caleson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Caleson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Caleson families living in Iowa. This was about 24% of all the recorded Caleson's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Caleson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caleson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caleson ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Caleson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Caleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caleson 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Caleson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Caleson. For the veterans among your Caleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caleson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Caleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Caleson in 1964 was 78, and 90 in 1999.

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