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Calbeck Family History

Calbeck 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: Colbeck, Walbeck, Kolbeck, Halleck, Dilbeck, Waldeck, Harbeck

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Where is the Calbeck family from?

You can see how Calbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calbeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Calbeck families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 50 Calbeck families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Calbeck's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Calbeck families in 1911.
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What did your Calbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Calbeck. 60% of Calbeck men worked as a Labourer and 50% of Calbeck women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Calbeck were Farmer and Teacher. .

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Calbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calbeck 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Calbeck. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 146 military records available for the last name Calbeck. For the veterans among your Calbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calbeck lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Calbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Calbeck in 1965 was 58, and 90 in 2004.

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