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Caldi Family History

Caldi 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: Cali, Aldi, Baldi, Galdi, Calvi, Cardi, Cai, Bandi, Caleb, Cade

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Where is the Caldi family from?

You can see how Caldi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caldi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Caldi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Caldi family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Caldi's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Caldi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caldi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caldi ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Caldi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caldi 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Caldi. 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 17 military records available for the last name Caldi. For the veterans among your Caldi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caldi lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Caldi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Caldi in 1966 was 78, and 96 in 2004.

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