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Caldes Family History

Caldes 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: Calder, Valdes, Cales, Caldas, Calmes, Calles, Baldes, Sales, Carden

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Where is the Caldes family from?

You can see how Caldes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caldes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Caldes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Caldes families living in Utah. This was about 67% of all the recorded Caldes's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Caldes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caldes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caldes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caldes. 40% of Caldes men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Waiter
    20%
  • Farming
    20%
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Census Records

There are 966 census records available for the last name Caldes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caldes 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Caldes. 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 141 military records available for the last name Caldes. For the veterans among your Caldes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caldes lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Caldes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Caldes in 1956 was 55, and 82 in 2002.

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