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Calvel Family History

Calvel 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: Calvey, Calver, Marvel, Cave, Camel, Caleb, Capel, Calder, Culver

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Where is the Calvel family from?

You can see how Calvel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calvel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Calvel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Calvel families living in Ayrshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Calvel's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Calvel families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calvel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Calvel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calvel 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Calvel. 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 4 military records available for the last name Calvel. For the veterans among your Calvel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calvel lifespan?

Average Calvel life expectancy in 1976 was 86 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 Calvel 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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