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Callos Family History

Callos 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: Callow, Callas, Callis, Carlos, Calles, Callon, Pallas, Tallon, Gallo

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Where is the Callos family from?

You can see how Callos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callos family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Callos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Callos family living in Kent. This was about 25% of all the recorded Callos's in United Kingdom. Kent and 3 other counties had the highest population of Callos families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Callos 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 Callos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Callos. 47% of Callos men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Callos women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Waiter
    27%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Callos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 586 census records available for the last name Callos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Callos 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Callos. 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 97 military records available for the last name Callos. For the veterans among your Callos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Callos lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Callos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Callos in 1945 was 45, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Callos 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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