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Calwas Family History

Calwas 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: Caldas, Callas, Pallas, Cala, Dallas, Salas, Callan, Carras, Caras

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Where is the Calwas family from?

You can see how Calwas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calwas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Calwas family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Calwas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Calwas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Calwas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calwas 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Calwas. 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 Calwas. For the veterans among your Calwas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calwas lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1973, in the United States, Calwas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Calwas in 1972 was 70, and 73 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calwas 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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