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Calimese Family History

Calimese 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: Calmes, Calise, Calame, Cales, Cassese, Liese, Calfee, Caisse, Caines

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Where is the Calimese family from?

You can see how Calimese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Calimese family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Calimese families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Calimese's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Calimese families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Calimese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Calimese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Calimese. 100% of Calimese 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 88 census records available for the last name Calimese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Calimese 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Calimese. 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 36 military records available for the last name Calimese. For the veterans among your Calimese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Calimese lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Calimese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Calimese in 1963 was 75, and 81 in 2003.

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