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Calabaza Family History

Calabaza Surname Meaning

Spanish: nickname from calabaza ‘pumpkin squash’. This surname is common among Native Americans (Pueblos) in NM.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Calabaza family from?

You can see how Calabaza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calabaza family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Calabaza families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 72 Calabaza families living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Calabaza's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Calabaza families in 1880.
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What did your Calabaza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Pottery Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Calabaza. 84% of Calabaza men worked as a Farmer and 64% of Calabaza women worked as a Pottery Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Calabaza were Silver Smith and Pottery Makery.

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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

  • Farmer
    84%
  • Labor Man
    9%
  • Silver Smith
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Pottery Maker
    64%
  • Bead Maker
    28%
  • Pottery Makery
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Calabaza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calabaza 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Calabaza. 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 107 military records available for the last name Calabaza. For the veterans among your Calabaza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calabaza lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Calabaza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Calabaza in 1954 was 38, and 81 in 2004.

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