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Calixto Name Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: from the Latin personal name Calixtus from Greek Kallistos from kallistos ‘most beautiful’ the Latin spelling apparently influenced by Latin calix ‘cup’ (with specific reference to the cup containing the wine of the Christian sacrament). The name Calixtus was borne by several early popes of whom the first (217–222) was canonized.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kalista, Calistro, Calixte, Canto, Capito, Calvano, Christo, Alix

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Where is the Calixto family from?

You can see how Calixto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calixto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Calixto family living in Arkansas. This was about 14% of all the recorded Calixto's in USA. Arkansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Calixto families in 1920.
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What did your Calixto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Calixto. 100% of Calixto men worked as a Laborer. .

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 432 immigration records available for the last name Calixto. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 112 military records available for the last name Calixto. For the veterans among your Calixto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calixto lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Calixto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Calixto in 1942 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

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