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Calaff Family History

Calaff Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Califf, Cala, Calame, Aliff, Cliff, Schlaff, Calais, Alff, Caniff

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Where is the Calaff family from?

You can see how Calaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calaff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Calaff family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Calaff's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Calaff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calaff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Calaff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labrador
    100%

What Calaff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Calaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calaff 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Calaff. 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 4 military records available for the last name Calaff. For the veterans among your Calaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calaff lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Calaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Calaff in 1977 was 55, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calaff ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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