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Callands Family History

Callands Surname Meaning

Variant of Calland.

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


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Where is the Callands family from?

You can see how Callands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callands family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Callands families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Callands family living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Callands's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Callands families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Callands 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 Callands ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Callands. 73% of Callands men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    73%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Farmer
    12%

What Callands family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Callands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Callands 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Callands. 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 55 military records available for the last name Callands. For the veterans among your Callands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Callands lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Callands life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Callands in 1964 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Callands 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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