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Calvat Family History

Calvat 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, Calvey, Galvan, Callan, Cava, Calla, Cavan, Caldas, Salva

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Where is the Calvat family from?

You can see how Calvat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calvat family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Calvat families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Calvat families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Calvat's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Calvat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calvat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Calvat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calvat 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Calvat. 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 6 military records available for the last name Calvat. For the veterans among your Calvat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calvat lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1974, in the United States, Calvat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Calvat in 1966 was 76, and 88 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calvat 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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