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Califano Family History

Califano Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname from Greek kalliphanēs ‘one who shines beautifully’.

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


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Where is the Califano family from?

You can see how Califano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Califano family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Califano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Califano families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Califano's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Califano families in 1891.
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What did your Califano ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Califano. 100% of Califano women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Califano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Califano 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Califano. 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 328 military records available for the last name Califano. For the veterans among your Califano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Califano lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Califano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Califano in 1957 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Califano 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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