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Calavas Family History

Calavas 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, Canavan, Calaman, Salvas, Cabanas, Calais, Caliva

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Where is the Calavas family from?

You can see how Calavas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calavas family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Calavas family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Calavas's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Calavas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calavas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Calavas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calavas 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Calavas. 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 5 military records available for the last name Calavas. For the veterans among your Calavas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calavas lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Calavas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Calavas in 1984 was 62, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calavas 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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