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Caliel Family History

Caliel 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: Daniel, Camel, Caleb, Capel, Calder, Caley, Calvey, Carrel, Call

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Where is the Caliel family from?

You can see how Caliel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caliel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Caliel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Caliel families living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Caliel's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Caliel families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caliel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Caliel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packing Salt was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caliel. 100% of Caliel women worked as a Packing Salt.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packing Salt
    100%

What Caliel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Caliel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caliel 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Caliel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Caliel. For the veterans among your Caliel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caliel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Caliel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Caliel in 1976 was 80, and 66 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caliel 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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