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Calico Family History

Calico Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Calcote. Compare Callicoat.

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


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Where is the Calico family from?

You can see how Calico families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calico family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Calico families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Calico family living in Dorset. This was about 50% of all the recorded Calico's in United Kingdom. Dorset and 1 other county had the highest population of Calico families in 1891.
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What did your Calico ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Calico. 54% of Calico men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Calico women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Calico were Salesman and Maid.

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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
    54%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Proprietor
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Maid
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Calico. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calico 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Calico. 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 347 military records available for the last name Calico. For the veterans among your Calico ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calico lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Calico life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Calico in 1964 was 47, and 67 in 2004.

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