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Callegari Family History

Callegari Surname Meaning

Italian: occupational name for a maker of footwear and leggings from an agent derivative of Italian callega ‘shoe’

(from Latin caliga ‘military boot’).

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


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Where is the Callegari family from?

You can see how Callegari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callegari family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Callegari families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Callegari families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Callegari's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Callegari families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Callegari surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Callegari ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Callegari. 92% of Callegari 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
    92%
  • Private Means
    8%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Callegari. 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 337 military records available for the last name Callegari. For the veterans among your Callegari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Callegari lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Callegari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Callegari in 1955 was 52, and 62 in 2004.

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