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Calicut Family History

Calicut 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: Calico, Calcutt, Callicutt, Calcote, Licht, Kalich, Kalafut

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Where is the Calicut family from?

You can see how Calicut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calicut family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Calicut families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Calicut families living in Mississippi. This was about 67% of all the recorded Calicut's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Calicut families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calicut 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 Calicut ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Candy Dipper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Calicut. 100% of Calicut men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Calicut women worked as a Candy Dipper.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Candy Dipper
    100%

What Calicut family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Calicut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calicut 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Calicut. 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 64 military records available for the last name Calicut. For the veterans among your Calicut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calicut lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1996, in the United States, Calicut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Calicut in 1960 was 50, and 86 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Calicut

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calicut 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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