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Callejo Name Meaning

Spanish: habitational name probably from a place called Callejo de Ordás in León; a diminutive of Calleja .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Callejas, Calleja, Vallejo, Calle, Vallejos, Calero, Calles, Camejo

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Where is the Callejo family from?

You can see how Callejo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Callejo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Callejo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Callejo families living in New York. This was about 18% of all the recorded Callejo's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Callejo families in 1920.
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What did your Callejo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Callejo. 43% of Callejo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Callejo women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    43%
  • Waiter
    29%
  • Elevator Operator
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Callejo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Callejo 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 992 immigration records available for the last name Callejo. 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 262 military records available for the last name Callejo. For the veterans among your Callejo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Callejo lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Callejo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Callejo in 1958 was 39, and 84 in 2004.

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