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Calese Family History

Calese 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: Cales, Scalese, Calise, Palese, Halse, Sales, Caleb, Close, Caley

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Where is the Calese family from?

You can see how Calese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calese family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Calese families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Calese's in USA. New York had the highest population of Calese families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calese 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 63 census records available for the last name Calese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calese 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Calese. 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 6 military records available for the last name Calese. For the veterans among your Calese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calese lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1987, in the United States, Calese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Calese in 1973 was 80, and 26 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calese 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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