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Calvelage Family History

Calvelage 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: Salvage, Wallace, Savage, Carnevale, Lavelle, Capelle, Calland

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Where is the Calvelage family from?

You can see how Calvelage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calvelage family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Calvelage families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Calvelage families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Calvelage's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Calvelage families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calvelage 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 Calvelage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Calvelage. 56% of Calvelage men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Calvelage women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Calvelage were Foreman and House Wife.

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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
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Foreman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • House Wife
    50%

What Calvelage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Calvelage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calvelage 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Calvelage. 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 83 military records available for the last name Calvelage. For the veterans among your Calvelage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calvelage lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Calvelage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Calvelage in 1963 was 73, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calvelage 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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