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Calsyn Family History

Calsyn 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: Caley, Callan, Calton, Cason, Calman, Calvin, Malson, Cassin, Carlson

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Where is the Calsyn family from?

You can see how Calsyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calsyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Calsyn families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Calsyn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Calsyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calsyn 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 Calsyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Calsyn. 67% of Calsyn 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

What Calsyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Calsyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calsyn 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Calsyn. 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 22 military records available for the last name Calsyn. For the veterans among your Calsyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calsyn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Calsyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Calsyn in 1965 was 86, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Calsyn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calsyn 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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