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Caliway Family History

Caliway 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: Calaway, Galway, Callaway, Caraway, Calia, Caliva, Salway, Calloway

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Where is the Caliway family from?

You can see how Caliway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caliway family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Caliway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Caliway families living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Caliway's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Caliway families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caliway 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 Caliway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caliway. 100% of Caliway men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Caliway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Caliway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caliway 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Caliway. 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 49 military records available for the last name Caliway. For the veterans among your Caliway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caliway lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Caliway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Caliway in 1970 was 71, and 88 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caliway

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caliway 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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