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Calligay Family History

Calligay 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: Calligan, Halliday, Halligan, Callaway, Galligan, Calliham, Culligan

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Where is the Calligay family from?

You can see how Calligay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calligay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Calligay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Calligay families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Calligay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Calligay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calligay 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 10 census records available for the last name Calligay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calligay 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Calligay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Calligay. For the veterans among your Calligay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calligay lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Calligay

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