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Calvi Family History

Calvi Surname Meaning

Italian:: patronymic or plural form of Calvo. habitational name from Calvi in Benevento province.

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


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Where is the Calvi family from?

You can see how Calvi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calvi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Calvi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Calvi families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Calvi's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Calvi families in 1891.
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What did your Calvi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Calvi. 16% of Calvi men worked as a Laborer and 78% of Calvi women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Calvi were Truck Driver and Stitcher.

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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
    16%
  • Owner
    7%
  • Edge Trimmer
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    78%
  • Stitcher
    23%

What Calvi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Calvi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calvi 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Calvi. 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 790 military records available for the last name Calvi. For the veterans among your Calvi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calvi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Calvi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Calvi in 1963 was 71, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calvi 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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