This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Caly family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Caly Family History

Caly 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: Cala, Caley, Maly, Call, Calo, Cal, Cale, Cady, Cali, Calk

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Caly family from?

You can see how Caly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Caly families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Caly's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Caly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Caly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caly. 38% of Caly men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Caly | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

What Caly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Caly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caly census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Caly

Passenger Lists

There are 304 immigration records available for the last name Caly. 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.

View all Caly immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 266 military records available for the last name Caly. For the veterans among your Caly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Caly military records

You've only scratched the surface of Caly family history

Discover More

What is the average Caly lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Caly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Caly in 1970 was 63, and 71 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caly 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Caly family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial