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Calamos Family History

Calamos 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, Alamo, Calmes, Salamon, Calaman, Calamia, Casados, Claros

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Where is the Calamos family from?

You can see how Calamos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calamos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Calamos family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Calamos's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Calamos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calamos 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 33 census records available for the last name Calamos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calamos 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Calamos. 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 44 military records available for the last name Calamos. For the veterans among your Calamos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calamos lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Calamos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Calamos in 1974 was 81, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calamos 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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