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Calara Family History

Calara Surname Meaning

Filipino: from a Hispanicized form of Tagalog kalara ‘to protect to look after’ perhaps used as an occupational name.

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


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You can see how Calara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calara family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Calara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Calara families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Calara's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Calara families in 1920.
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There are 102 census records available for the last name Calara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calara 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Calara. 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 176 military records available for the last name Calara. For the veterans among your Calara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calara lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Calara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Calara in 1963 was 53, and 77 in 2003.

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