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Calvelle Family History

Calvelle 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: Lavelle, Capelle, Carville, Carvelli, Colville, Carvell, Calverley

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Where is the Calvelle family from?

You can see how Calvelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calvelle family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Calvelle families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Calvelle families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Calvelle's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Calvelle families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calvelle 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 17 census records available for the last name Calvelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calvelle 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Calvelle. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Calvelle. For the veterans among your Calvelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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