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Calhaun Family History

Calhaun 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: Calhoun, Callan, Calman, Cahan, Calhoon, Calahan, Calnan, Chauhan

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Where is the Calhaun family from?

You can see how Calhaun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calhaun family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Calhaun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Calhaun families living in Georgia. This was about 71% of all the recorded Calhaun's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Calhaun families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calhaun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Calhaun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Calhaun. 25% of Calhaun men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Calhaun women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Calhaun were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    17%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Calhaun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calhaun 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Calhaun. 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 183 military records available for the last name Calhaun. For the veterans among your Calhaun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calhaun lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1987, in the United States, Calhaun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Calhaun in 1969 was 62, and 85 in 1987.

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