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Calvey Family History

Calvey Name Meaning

Irish (Mayo): shortened Anglicized form of McKelvey from Gaelic Mac Giolla Bhuidhe (see McEvoy ). The name has also been explained as an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac an Chalbhaigh possibly from calbhach ‘big-headed’. In some cases also an Americanized form of French Calvé: nickname from Old Occitan calv Latin calvus ‘bald’.

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


Similar surnames: Cavey, Carney, Caley, Carvey, Calvery, Falvey, Cale, Carver, Convey

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Where is the Calvey family from?

You can see how Calvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calvey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Calvey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Calvey families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Calvey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Calvey families in 1891.
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What did your Calvey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Calvey. 36% of Calvey men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Calvey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Calvey were Dock Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dut. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    36%
  • Bricklayer
    22%
  • Public Works Contractor Labourer Heavy Worker
    15%
  • Dock Labourer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Cotton Weaver
    11%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    8%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Calvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calvey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 889 immigration records available for the last name Calvey. 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 796 military records available for the last name Calvey. For the veterans among your Calvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calvey lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Calvey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Calvey in 1953 was 62, and 71 in 2004.

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