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Calias Family History

Calias 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: Caldas, Carias, Callas, Calia, Casias, Pallas, Elias, Cala, Dallas

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Where is the Calias family from?

You can see how Calias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calias family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Calias families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Calias families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Calias's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Calias families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calias 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 108 census records available for the last name Calias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calias 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Calias. 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 7 military records available for the last name Calias. For the veterans among your Calias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calias lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Calias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Calias in 1976 was 84, and 52 in 1997.

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