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Calcano Family History

Calcano Surname Meaning

Spanish (Andalusia; Calcaño): nickname from calcaño ‘heel’. This surname is most common in the Dominican Republic.

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


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You can see how Calcano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calcano family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Calcano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Calcano family living in Illinois. This was about 7% of all the recorded Calcano's in USA. Illinois and 6 other states had the highest population of Calcano families in 1920.
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What did your Calcano ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Jornalero
    100%

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Census Records

There are 915 census records available for the last name Calcano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calcano 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 575 immigration records available for the last name Calcano. 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 56 military records available for the last name Calcano. For the veterans among your Calcano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calcano lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Calcano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Calcano in 1965 was 70, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calcano 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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