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Caleo Family History

Caleo 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: Caleb, Caley, Calero, Calo, Cale, Cales, Carleo, Aleo, Calvo, Caler

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Where is the Caleo family from?

You can see how Caleo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caleo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Caleo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Caleo family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Caleo's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Caleo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caleo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Caleo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caleo. 34% of Caleo men worked as a Chauffeur and 100% of Caleo women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Chauffeur
    34%
  • Waiter
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Caleo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Caleo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caleo 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Caleo. 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 131 military records available for the last name Caleo. For the veterans among your Caleo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caleo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Caleo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Caleo in 1965 was 82, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caleo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caleo 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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