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Calef Family History

Calef Surname Meaning

English: variant of Califf.

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


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Where is the Calef family from?

You can see how Calef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calef family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Calef families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Calef families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Calef's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Calef families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calef surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Calef ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Calef. 19% of Calef men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Calef women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Calef were Elevator Operator and Beauty 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

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Trucker
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Elevator Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Nurse
    20%
  • Beauty Operator
    20%

What Calef family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Calef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calef 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Calef. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Calef. For the veterans among your Calef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calef lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Calef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Calef in 1963 was 80, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Calef

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calef 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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