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Calanda Family History

Calanda 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: Calandra, Landa, Calland, Malanga, Canada, Maland, Salada, Lalande

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Where is the Calanda family from?

You can see how Calanda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calanda family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Calanda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Calanda families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Calanda's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Calanda families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calanda 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 Calanda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Oper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Calanda. 100% of Calanda men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Calanda women worked as a Machine Oper.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Oper
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Calanda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Calanda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calanda 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Calanda. 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 5 military records available for the last name Calanda. For the veterans among your Calanda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calanda lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Calanda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Calanda in 1980 was 28, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Calanda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calanda 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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