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Caltis Family History

Caltis 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: Callis, Calais, Altis, Saltis, Curtis, Allis, Martis, Matis, Artis

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Where is the Caltis family from?

You can see how Caltis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caltis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Caltis family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Caltis's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Caltis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Caltis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caltis 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Caltis. 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 5 military records available for the last name Caltis. For the veterans among your Caltis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caltis lifespan?

Average Caltis life expectancy in 1977 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caltis 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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