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Callhoun Family History

Callhoun 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, Callon, Calhoon, Callow, Tallon, Callahan, Callan, Carlton

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Where is the Callhoun family from?

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

What did your Callhoun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Callhoun. 50% of Callhoun men worked as a Miner and 100% of Callhoun women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Callhoun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Callhoun 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Callhoun. 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 19 military records available for the last name Callhoun. For the veterans among your Callhoun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Callhoun lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1983, in the United States, Callhoun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Callhoun in 1976 was 69, and 76 in 1983.

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