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Calar Family History

Calar 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, Zalar, Clar, Kalar, Colar, Caler, Lazar, Cater, Clare, Sala

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Where is the Calar family from?

You can see how Calar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Calar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Calar families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Calar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Calar families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Calar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calar 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Calar. 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 17 military records available for the last name Calar. For the veterans among your Calar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calar lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Calar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Calar in 1971 was 58, and 58 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calar 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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