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Calefe Family History

Calefe 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: Calef, Caleb, Caley, Calero, Calame, Cleve, Clee, Cale, Cales, Balfe

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Where is the Calefe family from?

You can see how Calefe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calefe family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Calefe family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Calefe's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Calefe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calefe 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 11 census records available for the last name Calefe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calefe 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Calefe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Calefe. For the veterans among your Calefe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calefe lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Calefe

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