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Calelly Family History

Calelly 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: Capelle, Caley, Capella, Capell, Canell, Cabello, Cabell, Colella

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Where is the Calelly family from?

You can see how Calelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calelly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Calelly family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Calelly's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Calelly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calelly 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 85 census records available for the last name Calelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calelly 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 Calelly. 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 5 military records available for the last name Calelly. For the veterans among your Calelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calelly lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Calelly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Calelly in 1965 was 67, and 91 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calelly 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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