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Calenson Family History

Calenson 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: Ellenson, Alexson, Callison, Aanenson, Clemson, Clennon, Arenson

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Where is the Calenson family from?

You can see how Calenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calenson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Calenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Calenson families living in Tennessee. This was about 70% of all the recorded Calenson's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Calenson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Calenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calenson 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Calenson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Calenson. For the veterans among your Calenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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