Calava Family History

Calava 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: Caliva, Salava, Cala, Salama, Salata, Calame, Cava, Calla, Malara, Lalama

159	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
41	Military Records
13	Immigration Records
39	Census and Voter Lists
30	Member Trees

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Where is the Calava family from?

You can see how Calava families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calava family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Calava family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Calava's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Calava families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calava 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 Record

There are 39 census records available for the last name Calava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calava census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 13 immigration records available for the last name Calava. 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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Military Records

There are 41 military records available for the last name Calava. For the veterans among your Calava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calava lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Calava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Calava in 1972 was 70, and 80 in 2001.

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Calava Surname Meaning

Where is the Calava family from?

What Calava family records will you find?

What is the average Calava lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Calava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Calava in 1972 was 70, and 80 in 2001.

Calava Family History

Calava Surname Meaning

282 record(s) for Calava

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Calava Surname Meaning

282 record(s) for Calava

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Where is the Calava family from?

What Calava family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Calava family history

What is the average Calava lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Calava family tree

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