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Calfe Family History

Calfe Name Meaning

see Calf .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Cale, Balfe, Calfee, Calle, Cafe, Gale, Hale, Cane, Halse, Sale

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Where is the Calfe family from?

You can see how Calfe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calfe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Calfe families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 9 Calfe families living in New Hampshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Calfe's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Calfe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calfe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Calfe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, N Worker and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Calfe. 100% of Calfe men worked as a N Worker and 100% of Calfe women worked as a Servant. .

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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

  • N Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Calfe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calfe 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Calfe. 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 153 military records available for the last name Calfe. For the veterans among your Calfe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calfe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Calfe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Calfe in 1962 was 40, and 65 in 2001.

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