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Caldan Family History

Caldan 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: Callan, Caldas, Calman, Caldon, Calnan, Kalman, Carden, Madan

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Where is the Caldan family from?

You can see how Caldan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caldan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Caldan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Caldan families living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Caldan's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Caldan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caldan 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 Caldan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caldan. 100% of Caldan men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Caldan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caldan 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Caldan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Caldan. For the veterans among your Caldan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caldan lifespan?

Average Caldan life expectancy in 1968 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caldan 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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