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Calaya Family History

Calaya 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: Celaya, Araya, Cala, Salama, Caley, Salata, Calame, Amaya, Calla

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Where is the Calaya family from?

You can see how Calaya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calaya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Calaya family living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Calaya's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Calaya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calaya 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 63 census records available for the last name Calaya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calaya 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Calaya. 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 3 military records available for the last name Calaya. For the veterans among your Calaya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calaya lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Calaya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Calaya in 1978 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calaya 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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