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Origins of the Calam surname

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About the Calams

We have a total number of 1566 records for people with the last name Calam.

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Where do most Calams live?

In 1921, most Calams lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Calams

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,480 records for the Calam surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Calams most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Calams.

What are the most common Calam first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Calam family members

Common jobs for Calams

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Calams in 1921
Dressmaker

6

Drapers Assistant

5

Farmers Wife

5

Housekeeper

5

Domestic Servant

4

Common Male occupations for Calams in 1921
Farmer

21

Tailor

18

Farmers Son

9

Farm Labourer

7

Joiner

6

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