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Callanhan Family History

Callanhan 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: Callahan, Callanan, Callaghan, Hallahan, Callaham, Gallahan, Callinan

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Where is the Callanhan family from?

You can see how Callanhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callanhan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Callanhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Callanhan families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Callanhan's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Callanhan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Callanhan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Callanhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Callanhan 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Callanhan. 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 13 military records available for the last name Callanhan. For the veterans among your Callanhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Callanhan lifespan?

Average Callanhan life expectancy in 1985 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Callanhan 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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