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Caluya Name Meaning

Filipino: nickname for someone who is lacking in strength from luya ‘weak’ a word found in various languages of the Philippines + a Hispanicized form of the associative prefix ka-.

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


Similar surnames: Cala, Caley, Calla, Caya, Kaluza, Chalupa, Calia, Calma, Celaya

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Where is the Caluya family from?

You can see how Caluya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caluya family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Caluya families living in Michigan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Caluya's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Caluya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caluya surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caluya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caluya. 67% of Caluya 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
    67%
  • Cane Cutter
    34%
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Caluya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caluya 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Caluya. 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 163 military records available for the last name Caluya. For the veterans among your Caluya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caluya lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Caluya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Caluya in 1969 was 66, and 96 in 2004.

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