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Calega Family History

Calega 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: Caleca, Walega, Caleb, Cala, Caley, Canepa, Calero, Calla, Cadena

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Where is the Calega family from?

You can see how Calega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calega family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Calega family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Calega's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Calega families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calega 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 Calega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calega 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Calega. 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 21 military records available for the last name Calega. For the veterans among your Calega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calega lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Calega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Calega in 1968 was 60, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calega 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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