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Callehan Family History

Callehan 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: Callahan, Callihan, Callan, Alleman, Colleran, Hallahan, Callaham

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Where is the Callehan family from?

You can see how Callehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callehan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Callehan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Callehan families living in Ohio. This was about 29% of all the recorded Callehan's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Callehan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Callehan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Callehan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Callehan. 19% of Callehan men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Callehan women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Callehan were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    27%
  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Maid
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Callehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Callehan 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Callehan. 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 356 military records available for the last name Callehan. For the veterans among your Callehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Callehan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Callehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Callehan in 1970 was 75, and 74 in 2002.

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