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Calzia Family History

Calzia 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: Calia, Cala, Calla, Tarzia, Caccia, Salvia, Cilia, Cali, Calix

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Where is the Calzia family from?

You can see how Calzia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calzia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Calzia families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Calzia's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Calzia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calzia 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 Calzia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cabinet Maker and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Calzia. 60% of Calzia men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 50% of Calzia women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Calzia were Laborer and Upholster.

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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

  • Cabinet Maker
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Upholster
    50%

What Calzia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Calzia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calzia 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Calzia. 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 53 military records available for the last name Calzia. For the veterans among your Calzia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calzia lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Calzia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Calzia in 1964 was 85, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Calzia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calzia 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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