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Calbaugh Family History

Calbaugh 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: Carbaugh, Colbaugh, Albaugh, Kalbaugh, Cobaugh, Arbaugh, Coolbaugh

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Where is the Calbaugh family from?

You can see how Calbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Calbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Calbaugh family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Calbaugh's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Calbaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calbaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Calbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Calbaugh. 60% of Calbaugh men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Coal Loader
    40%
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Calbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calbaugh 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 immigration records available for the last name Calbaugh. 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 63 military records available for the last name Calbaugh. For the veterans among your Calbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calbaugh lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Calbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Calbaugh in 1967 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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