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Calcaterra Family History

Calcaterra Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname from calcare ‘to tread to stamp’ + terra ‘land earth ground’

probably denoting a short person

someone who walked close to the ground

or an energetic walker.

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


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Where is the Calcaterra family from?

You can see how Calcaterra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calcaterra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Calcaterra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 26 Calcaterra families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Calcaterra's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Calcaterra families in 1920.
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What did your Calcaterra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Calcaterra. 39% of Calcaterra men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Calcaterra women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Calcaterra were Mechanic and Operator.

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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
    39%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • H
    21%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Operator
    9%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Calcaterra. 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 728 military records available for the last name Calcaterra. For the veterans among your Calcaterra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calcaterra lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Calcaterra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Calcaterra in 1947 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

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