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Origins of the Calender surname

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About the Calenders

We have a total number of 453 records for people with the last name Calender.

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Where do most Calenders live?

In 1921, most Calenders lived in North East.


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Interesting facts about Calenders

How common is your surname?

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

We have 313 records for the Calender surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Calenders most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Calenders.

What are the most common Calender first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Calenders

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

Common Female occupations for Calenders in 1921
Annuitant

3

Charwoman

2

Dress Maker

2

Dressmaker

2

F S

2

Common Male occupations for Calenders in 1921
Foremen

3

Carpenter

2

Carter

2

Coal Miner

2

General Farmers

2

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