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Calamese Family History

Calamese 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: Calame, Calmes, Catanese, Calvanese, Calabrese, Cales, Calamari

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Where is the Calamese family from?

You can see how Calamese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calamese family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Calamese families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Calamese family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Calamese's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Calamese families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calamese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Calamese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calamese 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Calamese. 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 19 military records available for the last name Calamese. For the veterans among your Calamese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calamese lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Calamese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Calamese in 1957 was 37, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calamese 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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