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Calgary Family History

Calgary 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: Clary, Callari, Callard, Cleary, Canary, Caspary, Calvery, Calegari

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Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Calgary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calgary 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Calgary. 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 8 military records available for the last name Calgary. For the veterans among your Calgary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calgary lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Calgary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Calgary in 1970 was 72, and 94 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calgary 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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