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Callus Surname Meaning

The term is a reduced form of the Italian word Calluso. This directly relates to the standard Italian version, which is calloso.

Literally, it translates to ‘having a hard skin’. This description often pertains to its physical connotation.

Figuratively, the word extends to mean ‘callous’ or ‘unfeeling’. This suggests a lack of empathy or sensitivity.

In both its literal and figurative forms, the concept of hardness plays a crucial role in its meaning.

Understanding Calluso in these contexts can enhance our appreciation of its dual significance in language.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Callus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Callus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Callus family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Callus's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Callus families in 1901.
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What did your Callus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Callus. 100% of Callus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Callus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Callus 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Callus. 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 213 military records available for the last name Callus. For the veterans among your Callus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Callus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Callus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Callus in 1963 was 66, and 78 in 2002.

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