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Calvosa Family History

Calvosa 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: Cardosa, Canosa, Calvo, Calcote, Callow, Cala, Close, Casa, Calvey

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Where is the Calvosa family from?

You can see how Calvosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calvosa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Calvosa families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Calvosa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Calvosa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calvosa 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 Calvosa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Calvosa. 100% of Calvosa men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Calvosa women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    50%
  • Clerical
    50%

What Calvosa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Calvosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calvosa 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Calvosa. 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 28 military records available for the last name Calvosa. For the veterans among your Calvosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calvosa lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1996, in the United States, Calvosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Calvosa in 1954 was 46, and 63 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calvosa 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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