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Calumet Family History

Calumet 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: Calame, Calmes, Palmer, Clement, Camel, Mallet, Caleb, Balmer, Calder

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Where is the Calumet family from?

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

What Calumet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Calumet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calumet 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Calumet. 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 11 military records available for the last name Calumet. For the veterans among your Calumet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calumet lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Calumet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Calumet in 1971 was 65, and 37 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calumet 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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