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Calaman Family History

Calaman Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Kahlemann: nickname for a bald man (from Middle High German kal(wes) ‘bald’ + man ‘man’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Calaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calaman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Calaman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Calaman families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Calaman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Calaman families in 1911.
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Passenger Lists

There are 193 immigration records available for the last name Calaman. 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 240 military records available for the last name Calaman. For the veterans among your Calaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calaman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Calaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Calaman in 1959 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

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