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Calain Family History

Calain Surname 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: Calvin, Calais, Calpin, Calkin, Callin, Carlin, Cain, Saladin, Albin

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Where is the Calain family from?

You can see how Calain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calain family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Calain families living in West Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Calain's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Calain families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calain 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 Calain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Calain. 72% of Calain men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Labor
    29%

What Calain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Calain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calain 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Calain. 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 55 military records available for the last name Calain. For the veterans among your Calain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calain lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Calain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Calain in 1973 was 86, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Calain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calain ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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