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Calfas Family History

Calfas 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: Caldas, Kalfas, Callas, Pallas, Cala, Dallas, Salas, Callan, Carras

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Where is the Calfas family from?

You can see how Calfas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calfas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Calfas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Calfas family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Calfas's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Calfas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calfas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Calfas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Calfas. 100% of Calfas 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Calfas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calfas 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Calfas. 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 94 military records available for the last name Calfas. For the veterans among your Calfas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calfas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Calfas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Calfas in 1962 was 31, and 70 in 2004.

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