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Origins of the Calaway surname

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About the Calaways

We have a total number of 316 records for people with the last name Calaway.

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Where do most Calaways live?

In 1921, most Calaways lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Calaways

How common is your surname?

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

We have 231 records for the Calaway surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Calaways most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Calaway first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Calaways

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

Common Female occupations for Calaways in 1921
House Maid

2

House Servant

2

Lab

2

Ag Labourer

1

Blacksmith Wife

1

Common Male occupations for Calaways in 1921
Farm Hands

5

Gardener

4

Agricultural Labourer

3

General Labourer

3

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

3

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