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Cals Family History

Cals 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: Cala, Call, Calo, Cass, Cal, Cale, Cales, Cali, Calk, Pals

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Where is the Cals family from?

You can see how Cals families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cals family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cals families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Cals family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cals's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Cals families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cals 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 Cals ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Cals. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cals 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Cals. 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 58 military records available for the last name Cals. For the veterans among your Cals ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cals lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Cals life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cals in 1972 was 68, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cals

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cals 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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