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Calvie Family History

Calvie 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: Calvin, Calvi, Cave, Salvi, Galvin, Calvey, Calame, Callier, Salvia

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Where is the Calvie family from?

You can see how Calvie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calvie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Calvie families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Calvie family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Calvie's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Calvie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calvie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Calvie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calvie 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Calvie. 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 1 military records available for the last name Calvie. For the veterans among your Calvie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calvie lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1992, in the United States, Calvie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Calvie in 1979 was 63, and 55 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Calvie 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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