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Calu Family History

Calu 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, Cal, Cale, Cali, Calk, Alu, Palu, Lu

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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Calu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calu 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Calu. 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 71 military records available for the last name Calu. For the veterans among your Calu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calu lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Calu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Calu in 1964 was 39, and 96 in 1999.

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