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Calefate Family History

Calefate 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: Calcote, Calame, Valente, Colgate, Calfee, Lefave, Malette, Legate

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Where is the Calefate family from?

You can see how Calefate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calefate family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Calefate family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Calefate's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Calefate families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calefate 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 8 census records available for the last name Calefate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calefate 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Calefate. 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 27 military records available for the last name Calefate. For the veterans among your Calefate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calefate lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2000, in the United States, Calefate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Calefate in 1991 was 69, and 73 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calefate 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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