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Calheta Family History

Calheta 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: Kaleta, Caldera, Caleca, Calleja, Calcote, Mallet, Caleb, Kalista

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calheta 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 12 census records available for the last name Calheta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calheta 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Calheta. 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 13 military records available for the last name Calheta. For the veterans among your Calheta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calheta lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Calheta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Calheta in 1982 was 57, and 90 in 2003.

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