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Calva Family History

Calva Surname Meaning

Spanish: nickname from calva ‘bald head’.

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


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Where is the Calva family from?

You can see how Calva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calva family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Calva families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Calva family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Calva's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Calva families in 1891.
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What did your Calva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Calva. 56% of Calva 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
    56%
  • Chemical Engineer
    23%
  • Foreman
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Calva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calva 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 475 immigration records available for the last name Calva. 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 107 military records available for the last name Calva. For the veterans among your Calva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calva lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Calva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Calva in 1967 was 78, and 1 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calva 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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