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Callans Family History

Callans 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: Calland, Callan, Callas, Callens, Callais, Callins, Pallas, Dallas

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Where is the Callans family from?

You can see how Callans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Callans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Callans family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Callans's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Callans families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Callans 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 Callans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Callans. 40% of Callans men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Callans women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Callans were Farming and New Worker. .

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Callans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Callans 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Callans. 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 118 military records available for the last name Callans. For the veterans among your Callans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Callans lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Callans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Callans in 1966 was 47, and 68 in 2004.

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