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Calamis Family History

Calamis Name 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: Calamia, Calais, Calame, Alanis, Calmes, Calaman, Callis, Galanis

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Where is the Calamis family from?

You can see how Calamis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calamis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Calamis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Calamis families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Calamis's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Calamis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calamis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Calamis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bus Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Calamis. 100% of Calamis men worked as a Bus Driver. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Bus Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Calamis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calamis 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Calamis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Calamis. For the veterans among your Calamis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calamis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Calamis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Calamis in 1968 was 74, and 87 in 2001.

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