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Calvary Family History

Calvary 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: Calvery, Calvey, Clary, Callari, Callard, Savary, Calvano, Cleary

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Where is the Calvary family from?

You can see how Calvary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calvary family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Calvary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Calvary families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Calvary's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Calvary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calvary 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 Calvary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Calvary. 50% of Calvary men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Porter
    50%

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Census Records

There are 813 census records available for the last name Calvary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calvary 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Calvary. 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 564 military records available for the last name Calvary. For the veterans among your Calvary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calvary lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Calvary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Calvary in 1966 was 67, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Calvary

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calvary 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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