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Callyhan Family History

Callyhan 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: Callahan, Callihan, Callan, Hallahan, Callaham, Calliham, Callanan

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Where is the Callyhan family from?

You can see how Callyhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callyhan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Callyhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Callyhan families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Callyhan's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Callyhan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Callyhan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Callyhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Callyhan 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Callyhan. 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 26 military records available for the last name Callyhan. For the veterans among your Callyhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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