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Calcara Family History

Calcara Surname Meaning

Italian (Sicily): habitational name from any of the places called Calcara in Sicily (from Latin calcaria ‘lime kiln’).

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


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Where is the Calcara family from?

You can see how Calcara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calcara family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Calcara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Calcara families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Calcara's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Calcara families in 1891.
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What did your Calcara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Calcara. 43% of Calcara men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Helper
    22%
  • Miner
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%

What Calcara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Calcara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calcara 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Calcara. 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 193 military records available for the last name Calcara. For the veterans among your Calcara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calcara lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Calcara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Calcara in 1959 was 55, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calcara 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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