Family iCloud usage

My family (spouse and 2 kids) all have iPhones.
We share one apple Id. This is becoming a nusance as
we share everyone's contact list and calendars.
I.e. I don't need to know the number of suitably
Labeled x boyfriend, "I'm pathetic".
I have obtained a new Apple ID but how do
I setup an new iCloud account without erasing
existing iCloud Setup?
Thanks

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