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Calvil Family History

Calvil 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: Calvin, Calvi, Salvi, Galvin, Calvey, Civil, Call, Cail, Salvia, Cali

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Where is the Calvil family from?

You can see how Calvil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calvil family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Calvil families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Calvil families living in Fife. This was about 67% of all the recorded Calvil's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Calvil families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calvil 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 39 census records available for the last name Calvil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calvil 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 Calvil. 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 3 military records available for the last name Calvil. For the veterans among your Calvil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calvil lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1994, in the United States, Calvil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Calvil in 1988 was 28, and 60 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calvil 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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