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Califra Family History

Califra 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: Caliri, Calia, Caldera, Caira, Caliva, Califf, Calitri, Taira

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Where is the Califra family from?

You can see how Califra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Califra family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Califra families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Califra's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Califra families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Califra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Califra ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Califra ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Califra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Califra 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Califra. 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 12 military records available for the last name Califra. For the veterans among your Califra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Califra lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Califra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Califra in 1980 was 68, and 73 in 2002.

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