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Calvar Family History

Calvar 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: Calver, Caesar, Calder, Culver, Carver, Cala, Calvey, Galvan, Callan

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Where is the Calvar family from?

You can see how Calvar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calvar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Calvar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Calvar family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Calvar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Calvar families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Calvar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calvar 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Calvar. 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 13 military records available for the last name Calvar. For the veterans among your Calvar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calvar lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Calvar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Calvar in 1984 was 88, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calvar 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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